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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.33, 9,071.02 and 2,927.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.33, 9,071.02 and 2,927.83 is: 4,392.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.33 : 9,071.02 = 2,927.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.33/9,071.02 = 2,927.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.33x = 9,071.02 × 2,927.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.33x = 26,558,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,558,404.49/6,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.48

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