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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.26, 9,050.19 and 2,742.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.26, 9,050.19 and 2,742.63 is: 4,114.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.26 : 9,050.19 = 2,742.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.26/9,050.19 = 2,742.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.26x = 9,050.19 × 2,742.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.26x = 24,821,322.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,821,322.60/6,032.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.76

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