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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.70, 9,190.80 and 4,666.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.70, 9,190.80 and 4,666.14 is: 6,994.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.70 : 9,190.80 = 4,666.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.70/9,190.80 = 4,666.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.70x = 9,190.80 × 4,666.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.70x = 42,885,559.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,885,559.51/6,131.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,994.07

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