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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.96, 9,057.84 and 2,921.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.96, 9,057.84 and 2,921.04 is: 4,378.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.96 : 9,057.84 = 2,921.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.96/9,057.84 = 2,921.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.96x = 9,057.84 × 2,921.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.96x = 26,458,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,458,312.95/6,042.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.37

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