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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,239.60, 9,359.40 and 6,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,239.60, 9,359.40 and 6,095.60 is: 9,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,239.60 : 9,359.40 = 6,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,239.60/9,359.40 = 6,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,239.60x = 9,359.40 × 6,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,239.60x = 57,051,158.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,051,158.64/6,239.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,143.40

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