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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,118.98, 9,177.26 and 2,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,118.98, 9,177.26 and 2,997.66 is: 4,495.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,118.98 : 9,177.26 = 2,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,118.98/9,177.26 = 2,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,118.98x = 9,177.26 × 2,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,118.98x = 27,510,305.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,510,305.21/6,118.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,495.90

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