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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.74, 9,141.36 and 2,974.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.74, 9,141.36 and 2,974.84 is: 4,461.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.74 : 9,141.36 = 2,974.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.74/9,141.36 = 2,974.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.74x = 9,141.36 × 2,974.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.74x = 27,194,083.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,194,083.38/6,095.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.16

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