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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.28, 9,059.34 and 2,918.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.28, 9,059.34 and 2,918.04 is: 4,371.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.28 : 9,059.34 = 2,918.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.28/9,059.34 = 2,918.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.28x = 9,059.34 × 2,918.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.28x = 26,435,516.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,435,516.49/6,047.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,371.47

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