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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.52, 9,072.06 and 2,960.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.52, 9,072.06 and 2,960.68 is: 4,449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.52 : 9,072.06 = 2,960.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.52/9,072.06 = 2,960.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.52x = 9,072.06 × 2,960.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.52x = 26,859,466.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,859,466.60/6,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.50

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