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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.82, 9,042.60 and 2,743.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.82, 9,042.60 and 2,743.76 is: 4,113.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.82 : 9,042.60 = 2,743.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.82/9,042.60 = 2,743.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.82x = 9,042.60 × 2,743.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.82x = 24,810,724.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,810,724.18/6,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.31

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