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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,122.52, 9,182.55 and 3,001.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,122.52, 9,182.55 and 3,001.17 is: 4,501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,122.52 : 9,182.55 = 3,001.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,122.52/9,182.55 = 3,001.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,122.52x = 9,182.55 × 3,001.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,122.52x = 27,558,393.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558,393.58/6,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,501.15

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