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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.06, 9,145.59 and 4,879.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.06, 9,145.59 and 4,879.63 is: 7,319.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.06 : 9,145.59 = 4,879.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.06/9,145.59 = 4,879.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.06x = 9,145.59 × 4,879.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.06x = 44,627,095.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,627,095.33/6,097.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.45

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