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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,097.64, 9,146.88 and 2,980.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,097.64, 9,146.88 and 2,980.23 is: 4,470.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,097.64 : 9,146.88 = 2,980.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,097.64/9,146.88 = 2,980.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,097.64x = 9,146.88 × 2,980.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,097.64x = 27,259,806.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,259,806.18/6,097.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,470.55

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