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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.70, 9,068.34 and 2,757.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.70, 9,068.34 and 2,757.80 is: 4,137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.70 : 9,068.34 = 2,757.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.70/9,068.34 = 2,757.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.70x = 9,068.34 × 2,757.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.70x = 25,008,701.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,008,701.06/6,043.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.98

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