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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.18, 9,145.65 and 5,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.18, 9,145.65 and 5,996.90 is: 8,998.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.18 : 9,145.65 = 5,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.18/9,145.65 = 5,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.18x = 9,145.65 × 5,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.18x = 54,845,548.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,845,548.49/6,095.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,998.18

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