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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.96, 9,060.77 and 2,092.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.96, 9,060.77 and 2,092.15 is: 3,137.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.96 : 9,060.77 = 2,092.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.96/9,060.77 = 2,092.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.96x = 9,060.77 × 2,092.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.96x = 18,956,494.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,956,494.74/6,041.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.47

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