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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.97, 9,119.96 and 1,975.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.97, 9,119.96 and 1,975.97 is: 2,963.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.97 : 9,119.96 = 1,975.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.97/9,119.96 = 1,975.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.97x = 9,119.96 × 1,975.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.97x = 18,020,780.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,020,780.28/6,079.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,963.96

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