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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.78, 9,053.51 and 2,913.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.78, 9,053.51 and 2,913.97 is: 4,373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.78 : 9,053.51 = 2,913.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.78/9,053.51 = 2,913.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.78x = 9,053.51 × 2,913.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.78x = 26,381,656.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,381,656.53/6,031.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.78

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