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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.26, 9,141.83 and 2,976.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.26, 9,141.83 and 2,976.86 is: 4,465.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.26 : 9,141.83 = 2,976.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.26/9,141.83 = 2,976.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.26x = 9,141.83 × 2,976.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.26x = 27,213,887.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,213,887.46/6,094.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,465.49

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