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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.78, 9,052 and 2,912.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.78, 9,052 and 2,912.97 is: 4,372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.78 : 9,052 = 2,912.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.78/9,052 = 2,912.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.78x = 9,052 × 2,912.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.78x = 26,368,204.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368,204.44/6,030.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.27

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