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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.45, 9,086.63 and 4,891.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.45, 9,086.63 and 4,891.89 is: 7,334.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.45 : 9,086.63 = 4,891.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.45/9,086.63 = 4,891.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.45x = 9,086.63 × 4,891.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.45x = 44,450,769.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,450,769.97/6,060.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,334.57

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