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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.70, 9,143.55 and 3,498.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.70, 9,143.55 and 3,498.90 is: 5,248.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.70 : 9,143.55 = 3,498.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.70/9,143.55 = 3,498.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.70x = 9,143.55 × 3,498.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.70x = 31,992,367.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,992,367.10/6,095.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,248.35

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