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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.38, 9,138.15 and 3,954.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.38, 9,138.15 and 3,954.29 is: 5,934.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.38 : 9,138.15 = 3,954.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.38/9,138.15 = 3,954.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.38x = 9,138.15 × 3,954.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.38x = 36,134,849.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,134,849.47/6,089.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,934.08

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