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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.96, 9,055.86 and 2,529.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.96, 9,055.86 and 2,529.18 is: 3,790.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.96 : 9,055.86 = 2,529.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.96/9,055.86 = 2,529.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.96x = 9,055.86 × 2,529.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.96x = 22,903,899.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903,899.99/6,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.18

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