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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.40, 9,052.79 and 2,916.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.40, 9,052.79 and 2,916.57 is: 4,375.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.40 : 9,052.79 = 2,916.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.40/9,052.79 = 2,916.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.40x = 9,052.79 × 2,916.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.40x = 26,403,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,403,095.73/6,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.43

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