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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.98, 9,089.06 and 4,960.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.98, 9,089.06 and 4,960.35 is: 7,474.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.98 : 9,089.06 = 4,960.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.98/9,089.06 = 4,960.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.98x = 9,089.06 × 4,960.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.98x = 45,084,918.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,084,918.77/6,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.32

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