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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.40, 9,144.20 and 2,977.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.40, 9,144.20 and 2,977.16 is: 4,467.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.40 : 9,144.20 = 2,977.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.40/9,144.20 = 2,977.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.40x = 9,144.20 × 2,977.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.40x = 27,223,746.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,223,746.47/6,094.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,467.01

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