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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.16, 9,049.98 and 2,921.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.16, 9,049.98 and 2,921.63 is: 4,377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.16 : 9,049.98 = 2,921.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.16/9,049.98 = 2,921.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.16x = 9,049.98 × 2,921.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.16x = 26,440,647.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,440,647.82/6,040.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,377.48

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