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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,087.93, 6,134.99 and 2,995.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,087.93, 6,134.99 and 2,995.15 is: 4,494.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,087.93 : 6,134.99 = 2,995.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,087.93/6,134.99 = 2,995.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,087.93x = 6,134.99 × 2,995.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,087.93x = 18,375,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,375,192.11/4,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.99

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