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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.92, 9,050.72 and 2,912.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.92, 9,050.72 and 2,912.12 is: 4,371.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.92 : 9,050.72 = 2,912.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.92/9,050.72 = 2,912.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.92x = 9,050.72 × 2,912.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.92x = 26,356,782.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,356,782.73/6,029.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.00

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