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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.06, 9,061.62 and 2,751.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.06, 9,061.62 and 2,751.86 is: 4,127.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.06 : 9,061.62 = 2,751.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.06/9,061.62 = 2,751.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.06x = 9,061.62 × 2,751.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.06x = 24,936,309.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,936,309.61/6,041.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.80

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