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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.01, 9,171.25 and 2,952.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.01, 9,171.25 and 2,952.54 is: 4,426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.01 : 9,171.25 = 2,952.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.01/9,171.25 = 2,952.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.01x = 9,171.25 × 2,952.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.01x = 27,078,482.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,078,482.48/6,117.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.75

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