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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,064.66, 9,099.42 and 1,905.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,064.66, 9,099.42 and 1,905.31 is: 2,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,064.66 : 9,099.42 = 1,905.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,064.66/9,099.42 = 1,905.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,064.66x = 9,099.42 × 1,905.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,064.66x = 17,337,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,337,215.92/6,064.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,858.73

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