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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.51, 9,046.92 and 2,910.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.51, 9,046.92 and 2,910.57 is: 4,364.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.51 : 9,046.92 = 2,910.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.51/9,046.92 = 2,910.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.51x = 9,046.92 × 2,910.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.51x = 26,331,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331,670.93/6,032.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.96

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