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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.45, 9,170.10 and 2,994.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.45, 9,170.10 and 2,994.90 is: 4,489.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.45 : 9,170.10 = 2,994.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.45/9,170.10 = 2,994.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.45x = 9,170.10 × 2,994.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.45x = 27,463,532.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,463,532.49/6,117.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.38

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