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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,096.90, 9,144.81 and 2,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,096.90, 9,144.81 and 2,975.70 is: 4,463.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,096.90 : 9,144.81 = 2,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,096.90/9,144.81 = 2,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,096.90x = 9,144.81 × 2,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,096.90x = 27,212,211.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,212,211.12/6,096.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.29

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