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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,109.20, 9,160.74 and 2,989.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,109.20, 9,160.74 and 2,989.44 is: 4,482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,109.20 : 9,160.74 = 2,989.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,109.20/9,160.74 = 2,989.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,109.20x = 9,160.74 × 2,989.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,109.20x = 27,385,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,385,482.59/6,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,482.66

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