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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.21, 9,074.35 and 2,934.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.21, 9,074.35 and 2,934.39 is: 4,397.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.21 : 9,074.35 = 2,934.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.21/9,074.35 = 2,934.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.21x = 9,074.35 × 2,934.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.21x = 26,627,643.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,627,643.86/6,055.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.48

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