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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.41, 9,053.34 and 2,923.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.41, 9,053.34 and 2,923.88 is: 4,380.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.41 : 9,053.34 = 2,923.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.41/9,053.34 = 2,923.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.41x = 9,053.34 × 2,923.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.41x = 26,470,834.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470,834.49/6,042.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,380.84

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