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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.38, 9,051.86 and 2,745.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.38, 9,051.86 and 2,745.37 is: 4,118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.38 : 9,051.86 = 2,745.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.38/9,051.86 = 2,745.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.38x = 9,051.86 × 2,745.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.38x = 24,850,704.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,850,704.89/6,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,118.19

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