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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.40, 9,146.70 and 4,021.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.40, 9,146.70 and 4,021.40 is: 6,034.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.40 : 9,146.70 = 4,021.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.40/9,146.70 = 4,021.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.40x = 9,146.70 × 4,021.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.40x = 36,782,539.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,782,539.38/6,095.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,034.48

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