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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.69, 9,161.45 and 5,916.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.69, 9,161.45 and 5,916.27 is: 8,890.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.69 : 9,161.45 = 5,916.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.69/9,161.45 = 5,916.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.69x = 9,161.45 × 5,916.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.69x = 54,201,582.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,201,582.21/6,096.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.33

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