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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.83, 9,056.46 and 2,752.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.83, 9,056.46 and 2,752.13 is: 4,126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.83 : 9,056.46 = 2,752.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.83/9,056.46 = 2,752.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.83x = 9,056.46 × 2,752.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.83x = 24,924,543.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,924,543.94/6,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,126.01

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