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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.97, 8,413.83 and 4,099.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.97, 8,413.83 and 4,099.05 is: 5,661.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.97 : 8,413.83 = 4,099.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.97/8,413.83 = 4,099.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.97x = 8,413.83 × 4,099.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.97x = 34,488,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,488,709.86/6,091.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,661.34

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