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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.65, 9,047.73 and 2,920.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.65, 9,047.73 and 2,920.13 is: 4,375.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.65 : 9,047.73 = 2,920.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.65/9,047.73 = 2,920.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.65x = 9,047.73 × 2,920.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.65x = 26,420,497.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420,497.36/6,038.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.23

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