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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.08, 9,053.73 and 2,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.08, 9,053.73 and 2,529.18 is: 3,791.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.08 : 9,053.73 = 2,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.08/9,053.73 = 2,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.08x = 9,053.73 × 2,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.08x = 22,898,512.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,898,512.84/6,040.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.09

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