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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,101.83, 9,152.79 and 3,995.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,101.83, 9,152.79 and 3,995.23 is: 5,992.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,101.83 : 9,152.79 = 3,995.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,101.83/9,152.79 = 3,995.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,101.83x = 9,152.79 × 3,995.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,101.83x = 36,567,495.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,567,495.47/6,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.88

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