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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.77, 9,042.45 and 2,913.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.77, 9,042.45 and 2,913.96 is: 4,368.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.77 : 9,042.45 = 2,913.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.77/9,042.45 = 2,913.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.77x = 9,042.45 × 2,913.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.77x = 26,349,326.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,349,326.67/6,031.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.43

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