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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.92, 9,069.66 and 2,759.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.92, 9,069.66 and 2,759.13 is: 4,138.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.92 : 9,069.66 = 2,759.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.92/9,069.66 = 2,759.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.92x = 9,069.66 × 2,759.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.92x = 25,024,371.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024,371.00/6,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.37

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