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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.98, 9,059.73 and 2,754.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.98, 9,059.73 and 2,754.19 is: 4,129.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.98 : 9,059.73 = 2,754.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.98/9,059.73 = 2,754.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.98x = 9,059.73 × 2,754.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.98x = 24,952,217.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,952,217.77/6,041.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.81

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