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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.49, 9,055.83 and 2,917.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.49, 9,055.83 and 2,917.82 is: 4,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.49 : 9,055.83 = 2,917.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.49/9,055.83 = 2,917.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.49x = 9,055.83 × 2,917.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.49x = 26,423,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,423,290.85/6,035.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.99

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