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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.21, 9,129.45 and 2,966.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.21, 9,129.45 and 2,966.53 is: 4,446.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.21 : 9,129.45 = 2,966.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.21/9,129.45 = 2,966.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.21x = 9,129.45 × 2,966.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.21x = 27,082,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082,784.38/6,091.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,446.21

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