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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.55, 9,020.79 and 2,892.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.55, 9,020.79 and 2,892.81 is: 4,340.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.55 : 9,020.79 = 2,892.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.55/9,020.79 = 2,892.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.55x = 9,020.79 × 2,892.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.55x = 26,095,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,095,473.48/6,012.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.16

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