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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.68, 9,061.49 and 2,920.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.68, 9,061.49 and 2,920.04 is: 4,381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.68 : 9,061.49 = 2,920.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.68/9,061.49 = 2,920.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.68x = 9,061.49 × 2,920.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.68x = 26,459,913.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,459,913.26/6,039.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.01

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