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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.94, 9,171.96 and 1,955.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.94, 9,171.96 and 1,955.97 is: 2,932.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.94 : 9,171.96 = 1,955.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.94/9,171.96 = 1,955.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.94x = 9,171.96 × 1,955.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.94x = 17,940,078.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,940,078.60/6,116.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,932.85

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