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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.75, 9,052.77 and 3,076.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.75, 9,052.77 and 3,076.11 is: 4,609.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.75 : 9,052.77 = 3,076.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.75/9,052.77 = 3,076.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.75x = 9,052.77 × 3,076.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.75x = 27,847,316.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,847,316.32/6,041.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,609.15

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