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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.34, 9,059.15 and 2,754.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.34, 9,059.15 and 2,754.38 is: 4,130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.34 : 9,059.15 = 2,754.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.34/9,059.15 = 2,754.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.34x = 9,059.15 × 2,754.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.34x = 24,952,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952,282.51/6,040.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.94

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