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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.57, 9,143.60 and 2,971.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.57, 9,143.60 and 2,971.85 is: 4,457.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.57 : 9,143.60 = 2,971.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.57/9,143.60 = 2,971.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.57x = 9,143.60 × 2,971.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.57x = 27,173,443.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,173,443.52/6,095.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.90

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