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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.99, 9,068.37 and 2,758.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.99, 9,068.37 and 2,758.20 is: 4,137.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.99 : 9,068.37 = 2,758.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.99/9,068.37 = 2,758.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.99x = 9,068.37 × 2,758.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.99x = 25,012,378.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,012,378.13/6,045.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.02

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