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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.42, 9,071.63 and 2,926.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.42, 9,071.63 and 2,926.82 is: 4,391.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.42 : 9,071.63 = 2,926.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.42/9,071.63 = 2,926.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.42x = 9,071.63 × 2,926.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.42x = 26,551,028.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551,028.12/6,046.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.20

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