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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,088.38, 9,135.18 and 2,971.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,088.38, 9,135.18 and 2,971.14 is: 4,457.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,088.38 : 9,135.18 = 2,971.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,088.38/9,135.18 = 2,971.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,088.38x = 9,135.18 × 2,971.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,088.38x = 27,141,898.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141,898.71/6,088.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.98

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