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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,119.24, 9,177.63 and 2,997.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,119.24, 9,177.63 and 2,997.90 is: 4,496.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,119.24 : 9,177.63 = 2,997.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,119.24/9,177.63 = 2,997.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,119.24x = 9,177.63 × 2,997.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,119.24x = 27,513,616.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,513,616.98/6,119.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.25

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