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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.43, 9,056.61 and 2,916.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.43, 9,056.61 and 2,916.79 is: 4,376.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.43 : 9,056.61 = 2,916.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.43/9,056.61 = 2,916.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.43x = 9,056.61 × 2,916.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.43x = 26,416,229.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,416,229.48/6,036.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.14

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