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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.76, 9,049.68 and 2,914.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.76, 9,049.68 and 2,914.92 is: 4,370.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.76 : 9,049.68 = 2,914.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.76/9,049.68 = 2,914.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.76x = 9,049.68 × 2,914.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.76x = 26,379,093.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,379,093.23/6,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,370.47

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