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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.66, 9,141.87 and 2,806.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.66, 9,141.87 and 2,806.89 is: 4,208.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.66 : 9,141.87 = 2,806.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.66/9,141.87 = 2,806.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.66x = 9,141.87 × 2,806.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.66x = 25,660,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660,223.48/6,096.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,208.90

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