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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.78, 9,097.50 and 3,140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.78, 9,097.50 and 3,140.92 is: 4,713.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.78 : 9,097.50 = 3,140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.78/9,097.50 = 3,140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.78x = 9,097.50 × 3,140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.78x = 28,574,519.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,574,519.70/6,061.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.88

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