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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,117.99, 9,170.67 and 2,418.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,117.99, 9,170.67 and 2,418.72 is: 3,625.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,117.99 : 9,170.67 = 2,418.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,117.99/9,170.67 = 2,418.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,117.99x = 9,170.67 × 2,418.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,117.99x = 22,181,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,181,282.94/6,117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,625.58

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