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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.25, 9,061.47 and 2,092.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.25, 9,061.47 and 2,092.41 is: 3,138.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.25 : 9,061.47 = 2,092.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.25/9,061.47 = 2,092.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.25x = 9,061.47 × 2,092.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.25x = 18,960,310.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,960,310.44/6,041.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.47

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