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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.92, 9,061.86 and 2,920.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.92, 9,061.86 and 2,920.30 is: 4,381.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.92 : 9,061.86 = 2,920.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.92/9,061.86 = 2,920.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.92x = 9,061.86 × 2,920.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.92x = 26,463,349.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463,349.76/6,039.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,381.41

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