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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.26, 9,042.60 and 2,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.26, 9,042.60 and 2,741.82 is: 4,109.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.26 : 9,042.60 = 2,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.26/9,042.60 = 2,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.26x = 9,042.60 × 2,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.26x = 24,793,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,793,181.53/6,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,109.42

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