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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.56, 9,060.72 and 2,481.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.56, 9,060.72 and 2,481.92 is: 3,722.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.56 : 9,060.72 = 2,481.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.56/9,060.72 = 2,481.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.56x = 9,060.72 × 2,481.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.56x = 22,487,970.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,487,970.86/6,040.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,722.83

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