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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.70, 9,071.35 and 2,759.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.70, 9,071.35 and 2,759.80 is: 4,140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.70 : 9,071.35 = 2,759.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.70/9,071.35 = 2,759.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.70x = 9,071.35 × 2,759.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.70x = 25,035,111.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,035,111.73/6,045.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.98

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