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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.18, 9,144.15 and 5,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.18, 9,144.15 and 5,995.90 is: 8,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.18 : 9,144.15 = 5,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.18/9,144.15 = 5,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.18x = 9,144.15 × 5,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.18x = 54,827,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,827,408.99/6,094.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,996.68

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