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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.93, 9,089.51 and 3,137.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.93, 9,089.51 and 3,137.29 is: 4,708.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.93 : 9,089.51 = 3,137.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.93/9,089.51 = 3,137.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.93x = 9,089.51 × 3,137.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.93x = 28,516,428.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,516,428.83/6,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.07

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