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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.30, 9,093.80 and 3,138.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.30, 9,093.80 and 3,138.44 is: 4,710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.30 : 9,093.80 = 3,138.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.30/9,093.80 = 3,138.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.30x = 9,093.80 × 3,138.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.30x = 28,540,345.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,540,345.67/6,059.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.17

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