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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.67, 9,063.96 and 2,529.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.67, 9,063.96 and 2,529.72 is: 3,795.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.67 : 9,063.96 = 2,529.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.67/9,063.96 = 2,529.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.67x = 9,063.96 × 2,529.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.67x = 22,929,280.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,280.89/6,041.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.19

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