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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.90, 9,063.06 and 2,961.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.90, 9,063.06 and 2,961.90 is: 4,444.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.90 : 9,063.06 = 2,961.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.90/9,063.06 = 2,961.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.90x = 9,063.06 × 2,961.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.90x = 26,843,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843,877.41/6,039.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.42

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