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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,070.59, 9,098.60 and 3,297.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,070.59, 9,098.60 and 3,297.15 is: 4,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,070.59 : 9,098.60 = 3,297.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,070.59/9,098.60 = 3,297.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,070.59x = 9,098.60 × 3,297.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,070.59x = 29,999,432.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,999,432.50/6,070.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.77

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