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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,081.79, 9,122.68 and 4,697.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,081.79, 9,122.68 and 4,697.14 is: 7,045.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,081.79 : 9,122.68 = 4,697.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,081.79/9,122.68 = 4,697.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,081.79x = 9,122.68 × 4,697.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,081.79x = 42,850,470.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,850,470.59/6,081.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,045.70

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