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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.37, 9,052.90 and 2,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.37, 9,052.90 and 2,913.60 is: 4,373.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.37 : 9,052.90 = 2,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.37/9,052.90 = 2,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.37x = 9,052.90 × 2,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.37x = 26,376,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376,556.10/6,031.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.23

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