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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.92, 9,067.88 and 2,924.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.92, 9,067.88 and 2,924.32 is: 4,387.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.92 : 9,067.88 = 2,924.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.92/9,067.88 = 2,924.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.92x = 9,067.88 × 2,924.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.92x = 26,517,382.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,517,382.84/6,043.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,387.45

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