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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.58, 9,137.71 and 2,969.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.58, 9,137.71 and 2,969.44 is: 4,453.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.58 : 9,137.71 = 2,969.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.58/9,137.71 = 2,969.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.58x = 9,137.71 × 2,969.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.58x = 27,133,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133,913.85/6,092.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,453.60

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