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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.22, 9,056.23 and 2,917.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.22, 9,056.23 and 2,917.59 is: 4,374.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.22 : 9,056.23 = 2,917.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.22/9,056.23 = 2,917.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.22x = 9,056.23 × 2,917.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.22x = 26,422,409.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,422,409.45/6,040.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,374.41

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