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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.13, 9,046.38 and 2,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.13, 9,046.38 and 2,910.20 is: 4,364.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.13 : 9,046.38 = 2,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.13/9,046.38 = 2,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.13x = 9,046.38 × 2,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.13x = 26,326,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,326,729.84/6,032.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.42

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