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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.57, 9,060.93 and 2,919.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.57, 9,060.93 and 2,919.96 is: 4,379.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.57 : 9,060.93 = 2,919.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.57/9,060.93 = 2,919.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.57x = 9,060.93 × 2,919.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.57x = 26,457,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,457,553.16/6,041.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,379.25

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