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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.45, 9,131.24 and 2,971.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.45, 9,131.24 and 2,971.33 is: 4,454.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.45 : 9,131.24 = 2,971.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.45/9,131.24 = 2,971.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.45x = 9,131.24 × 2,971.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.45x = 27,131,923.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131,923.91/6,091.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,454.10

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