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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.96, 9,049.02 and 1,929

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.96, 9,049.02 and 1,929 is: 2,892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.96 : 9,049.02 = 1,929 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.96/9,049.02 = 1,929/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.96x = 9,049.02 × 1,929
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.96x = 17,455,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,455,559.58/6,033.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.89

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