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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.87, 9,053.65 and 2,914.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.87, 9,053.65 and 2,914.11 is: 4,373.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.87 : 9,053.65 = 2,914.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.87/9,053.65 = 2,914.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.87x = 9,053.65 × 2,914.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.87x = 26,383,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,383,286.73/6,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,373.98

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