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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,059.70, 9,094.41 and 3,138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,059.70, 9,094.41 and 3,138.84 is: 4,710.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,059.70 : 9,094.41 = 3,138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,059.70/9,094.41 = 3,138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,059.70x = 9,094.41 × 3,138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,059.70x = 28,545,882.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,545,882.19/6,059.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.77

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