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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,162.94, 9,244.41 and 2,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,162.94, 9,244.41 and 2,999.08 is: 4,498.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,162.94 : 9,244.41 = 2,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,162.94/9,244.41 = 2,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,162.94x = 9,244.41 × 2,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,162.94x = 27,724,725.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,724,725.14/6,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.62

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