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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,085.31, 9,128.36 and 2,966.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,085.31, 9,128.36 and 2,966.81 is: 4,450.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,085.31 : 9,128.36 = 2,966.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,085.31/9,128.36 = 2,966.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,085.31x = 9,128.36 × 2,966.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,085.31x = 27,082,071.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082,071.51/6,085.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,450.40

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