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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.59, 8,399.96 and 4,997.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.59, 8,399.96 and 4,997.14 is: 6,889.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.59 : 8,399.96 = 4,997.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.59/8,399.96 = 4,997.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.59x = 8,399.96 × 4,997.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.59x = 41,975,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,975,751.13/6,092.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,889.64

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