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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.93, 9,057.36 and 2,917.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.93, 9,057.36 and 2,917.29 is: 4,376.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.93 : 9,057.36 = 2,917.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.93/9,057.36 = 2,917.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.93x = 9,057.36 × 2,917.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.93x = 26,422,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,945.75/6,036.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.88

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