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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,116.99, 9,174.26 and 2,995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,116.99, 9,174.26 and 2,995.65 is: 4,492.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,116.99 : 9,174.26 = 2,995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,116.99/9,174.26 = 2,995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,116.99x = 9,174.26 × 2,995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,116.99x = 27,482,879.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482,879.46/6,116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,492.88

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