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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,094.80, 9,161.40 and 5,979.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,094.80, 9,161.40 and 5,979.60 is: 8,988.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,094.80 : 9,161.40 = 5,979.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,094.80/9,161.40 = 5,979.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,094.80x = 9,161.40 × 5,979.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,094.80x = 54,781,507.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,781,507.44/6,094.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,988.24

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