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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.87, 9,070.17 and 2,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.87, 9,070.17 and 2,927.34 is: 4,391.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.87 : 9,070.17 = 2,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.87/9,070.17 = 2,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.87x = 9,070.17 × 2,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.87x = 26,551,471.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551,471.45/6,045.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.67

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