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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.40, 9,049.79 and 2,914.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.40, 9,049.79 and 2,914.57 is: 4,372.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.40 : 9,049.79 = 2,914.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.40/9,049.79 = 2,914.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.40x = 9,049.79 × 2,914.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.40x = 26,376,246.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,376,246.44/6,032.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,372.43

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