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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.92, 9,049.24 and 2,744.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.92, 9,049.24 and 2,744.12 is: 4,116.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.92 : 9,049.24 = 2,744.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.92/9,049.24 = 2,744.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.92x = 9,049.24 × 2,744.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.92x = 24,832,200.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,832,200.47/6,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.80

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