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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.47, 9,049.65 and 2,746.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.47, 9,049.65 and 2,746.11 is: 4,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.47 : 9,049.65 = 2,746.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.47/9,049.65 = 2,746.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.47x = 9,049.65 × 2,746.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.47x = 24,851,334.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851,334.36/6,031.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.28

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