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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.83, 9,072.90 and 2,929.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.83, 9,072.90 and 2,929.23 is: 4,395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.83 : 9,072.90 = 2,929.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.83/9,072.90 = 2,929.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.83x = 9,072.90 × 2,929.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.83x = 26,576,610.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,576,610.87/6,046.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,395.13

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