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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,118.68, 9,177.66 and 2,014.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,118.68, 9,177.66 and 2,014.68 is: 3,021.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,118.68 : 9,177.66 = 2,014.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,118.68/9,177.66 = 2,014.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,118.68x = 9,177.66 × 2,014.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,118.68x = 18,490,048.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,490,048.05/6,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.90

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