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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.32, 9,062.62 and 2,961

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.32, 9,062.62 and 2,961 is: 4,441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.32 : 9,062.62 = 2,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.32/9,062.62 = 2,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.32x = 9,062.62 × 2,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.32x = 26,834,417.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,834,417.82/6,041.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.81

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