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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.72, 9,069.48 and 2,759.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.72, 9,069.48 and 2,759.76 is: 4,140.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.72 : 9,069.48 = 2,759.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.72/9,069.48 = 2,759.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.72x = 9,069.48 × 2,759.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.72x = 25,029,588.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,029,588.12/6,045.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.05

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