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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.92, 9,047.72 and 2,910.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.92, 9,047.72 and 2,910.12 is: 4,367.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.92 : 9,047.72 = 2,910.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.92/9,047.72 = 2,910.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.92x = 9,047.72 × 2,910.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.92x = 26,329,891.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,329,891.14/6,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.99

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