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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.93, 9,055.86 and 2,916.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.93, 9,055.86 and 2,916.29 is: 4,375.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.93 : 9,055.86 = 2,916.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.93/9,055.86 = 2,916.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.93x = 9,055.86 × 2,916.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.93x = 26,409,513.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,409,513.96/6,035.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.39

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