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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.76, 9,098.64 and 1,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.76, 9,098.64 and 1,961.76 is: 2,942.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.76 : 9,098.64 = 1,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.76/9,098.64 = 1,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.76x = 9,098.64 × 1,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.76x = 17,849,348.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,849,348.01/6,065.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,942.64

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