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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.40, 9,141.20 and 2,975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.40, 9,141.20 and 2,975.16 is: 4,464.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.40 : 9,141.20 = 2,975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.40/9,141.20 = 2,975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.40x = 9,141.20 × 2,975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.40x = 27,196,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,532.59/6,092.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.01

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