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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.92, 9,146.40 and 3,324.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.92, 9,146.40 and 3,324.52 is: 4,988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.92 : 9,146.40 = 3,324.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.92/9,146.40 = 3,324.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.92x = 9,146.40 × 3,324.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.92x = 30,407,389.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,407,389.73/6,095.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.15

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