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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.20, 9,039.12 and 2,905.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.20, 9,039.12 and 2,905.04 is: 4,356.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.20 : 9,039.12 = 2,905.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.20/9,039.12 = 2,905.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.20x = 9,039.12 × 2,905.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.20x = 26,259,005.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259,005.16/6,027.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,356.75

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