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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.32, 9,047.61 and 2,908.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.32, 9,047.61 and 2,908.08 is: 4,360.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.32 : 9,047.61 = 2,908.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.32/9,047.61 = 2,908.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.32x = 9,047.61 × 2,908.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.32x = 26,311,173.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311,173.69/6,034.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.25

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