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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.74, 9,040.90 and 2,912.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.74, 9,040.90 and 2,912.93 is: 4,366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.74 : 9,040.90 = 2,912.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.74/9,040.90 = 2,912.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.74x = 9,040.90 × 2,912.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.74x = 26,335,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335,495.72/6,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.88

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