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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.14, 9,073.50 and 2,761.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.14, 9,073.50 and 2,761.24 is: 4,143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.14 : 9,073.50 = 2,761.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.14/9,073.50 = 2,761.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.14x = 9,073.50 × 2,761.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.14x = 25,054,111.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,054,111.14/6,047.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.13

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