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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.05, 9,136.58 and 1,474.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.05, 9,136.58 and 1,474.05 is: 2,211.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.05 : 9,136.58 = 1,474.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.05/9,136.58 = 1,474.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.05x = 9,136.58 × 1,474.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.05x = 13,467,775.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,467,775.75/6,091.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.08

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