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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.82, 9,039.60 and 2,741.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.82, 9,039.60 and 2,741.76 is: 4,110.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.82 : 9,039.60 = 2,741.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.82/9,039.60 = 2,741.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.82x = 9,039.60 × 2,741.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.82x = 24,784,413.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,784,413.70/6,029.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.31

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