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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.72, 9,059.46 and 2,959.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.72, 9,059.46 and 2,959.56 is: 4,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.72 : 9,059.46 = 2,959.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.72/9,059.46 = 2,959.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.72x = 9,059.46 × 2,959.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.72x = 26,812,015.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812,015.44/6,039.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.28

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