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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.59, 8,402.71 and 4,999.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.59, 8,402.71 and 4,999.14 is: 6,892.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.59 : 8,402.71 = 4,999.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.59/8,402.71 = 4,999.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.59x = 8,402.71 × 4,999.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.59x = 42,006,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,006,323.67/6,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,892.40

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