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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.84, 9,054.58 and 2,751.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.84, 9,054.58 and 2,751.76 is: 4,125.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.84 : 9,054.58 = 2,751.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.84/9,054.58 = 2,751.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.84x = 9,054.58 × 2,751.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.84x = 24,916,031.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,916,031.06/6,039.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.28

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