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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.36, 9,146.42 and 2,975.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.36, 9,146.42 and 2,975.39 is: 4,464.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.36 : 9,146.42 = 2,975.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.36/9,146.42 = 2,975.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.36x = 9,146.42 × 2,975.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.36x = 27,214,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,214,166.60/6,095.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.73

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