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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.62, 9,063.32 and 2,754.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.62, 9,063.32 and 2,754.83 is: 4,131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.62 : 9,063.32 = 2,754.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.62/9,063.32 = 2,754.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.62x = 9,063.32 × 2,754.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.62x = 24,967,846.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967,846.74/6,042.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.96

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