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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.58, 9,085.84 and 2,934.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.58, 9,085.84 and 2,934.98 is: 4,399.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.58 : 9,085.84 = 2,934.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.58/9,085.84 = 2,934.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.58x = 9,085.84 × 2,934.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.58x = 26,666,758.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,666,758.68/6,061.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,399.31

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