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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.68, 9,047.64 and 2,742.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.68, 9,047.64 and 2,742.48 is: 4,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.68 : 9,047.64 = 2,742.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.68/9,047.64 = 2,742.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.68x = 9,047.64 × 2,742.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.68x = 24,812,971.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,812,971.75/6,031.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.77

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