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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.58, 9,144.69 and 3,317.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.58, 9,144.69 and 3,317.94 is: 4,978.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.58 : 9,144.69 = 3,317.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.58/9,144.69 = 3,317.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.58x = 9,144.69 × 3,317.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.58x = 30,341,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,341,532.74/6,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,978.45

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