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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.86, 9,068.91 and 2,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.86, 9,068.91 and 2,924.70 is: 4,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.86 : 9,068.91 = 2,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.86/9,068.91 = 2,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.86x = 9,068.91 × 2,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.86x = 26,523,841.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,523,841.08/6,042.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,389.29

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