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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.83, 9,046.57 and 2,742.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.83, 9,046.57 and 2,742.04 is: 4,113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.83 : 9,046.57 = 2,742.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.83/9,046.57 = 2,742.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.83x = 9,046.57 × 2,742.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.83x = 24,806,056.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,806,056.80/6,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.89

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