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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.37, 9,072.12 and 2,760.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.37, 9,072.12 and 2,760.79 is: 4,141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.37 : 9,072.12 = 2,760.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.37/9,072.12 = 2,760.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.37x = 9,072.12 × 2,760.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.37x = 25,046,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046,241.72/6,047.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.68

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