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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,093.20, 9,135.48 and 2,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,093.20, 9,135.48 and 2,974.16 is: 4,459.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,093.20 : 9,135.48 = 2,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,093.20/9,135.48 = 2,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,093.20x = 9,135.48 × 2,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,093.20x = 27,170,379.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,170,379.20/6,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.13

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