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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.74, 9,066.12 and 2,920.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.74, 9,066.12 and 2,920.56 is: 4,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.74 : 9,066.12 = 2,920.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.74/9,066.12 = 2,920.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.74x = 9,066.12 × 2,920.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.74x = 26,478,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,478,147.43/6,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,378.91

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