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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.48, 9,069.72 and 2,757.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.48, 9,069.72 and 2,757.25 is: 4,135.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.48 : 9,069.72 = 2,757.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.48/9,069.72 = 2,757.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.48x = 9,069.72 × 2,757.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.48x = 25,007,485.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,007,485.47/6,046.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,135.88

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