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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.40, 9,048.29 and 2,913.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.40, 9,048.29 and 2,913.57 is: 4,370.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.40 : 9,048.29 = 2,913.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.40/9,048.29 = 2,913.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.40x = 9,048.29 × 2,913.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.40x = 26,362,811.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,362,811.73/6,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.93

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