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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.74, 9,063.12 and 2,918.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.74, 9,063.12 and 2,918.56 is: 4,375.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.74 : 9,063.12 = 2,918.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.74/9,063.12 = 2,918.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.74x = 9,063.12 × 2,918.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.74x = 26,451,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451,259.51/6,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,375.91

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