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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.59, 9,060.14 and 1,881.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.59, 9,060.14 and 1,881.42 is: 2,820.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.59 : 9,060.14 = 1,881.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.59/9,060.14 = 1,881.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.59x = 9,060.14 × 1,881.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.59x = 17,045,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,045,933.30/6,042.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,820.96

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