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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.47, 9,051.15 and 2,747.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.47, 9,051.15 and 2,747.11 is: 4,121.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.47 : 9,051.15 = 2,747.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.47/9,051.15 = 2,747.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.47x = 9,051.15 × 2,747.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.47x = 24,864,504.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864,504.68/6,032.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.78

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