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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,089.98, 9,081.50 and 6,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,089.98, 9,081.50 and 6,034.54 is: 8,998.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,089.98 : 9,081.50 = 6,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,089.98/9,081.50 = 6,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,089.98x = 9,081.50 × 6,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,089.98x = 54,802,644.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,802,644.84/6,089.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.82

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