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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.98, 9,061.23 and 2,755.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.98, 9,061.23 and 2,755.19 is: 4,131.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.98 : 9,061.23 = 2,755.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.98/9,061.23 = 2,755.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.98x = 9,061.23 × 2,755.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.98x = 24,965,410.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965,410.28/6,042.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,131.31

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