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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.80, 9,065.06 and 2,761.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.80, 9,065.06 and 2,761.66 is: 4,140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.80 : 9,065.06 = 2,761.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.80/9,065.06 = 2,761.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.80x = 9,065.06 × 2,761.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.80x = 25,034,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034,554.47/6,045.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.82

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