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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.92, 9,072.38 and 2,927.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.92, 9,072.38 and 2,927.32 is: 4,391.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.92 : 9,072.38 = 2,927.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.92/9,072.38 = 2,927.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.92x = 9,072.38 × 2,927.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.92x = 26,557,759.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,557,759.42/6,046.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.95

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