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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.83, 9,065.77 and 2,924.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.83, 9,065.77 and 2,924.33 is: 4,387.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.83 : 9,065.77 = 2,924.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.83/9,065.77 = 2,924.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.83x = 9,065.77 × 2,924.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.83x = 26,511,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,511,250.54/6,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.23

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