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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.38, 9,094.62 and 3,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.38, 9,094.62 and 3,290 is: 4,936.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.38 : 9,094.62 = 3,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.38/9,094.62 = 3,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.38x = 9,094.62 × 3,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.38x = 29,921,299.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,921,299.80/6,061.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,936.38

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