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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.83, 9,074.40 and 2,930.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.83, 9,074.40 and 2,930.23 is: 4,396.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.83 : 9,074.40 = 2,930.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.83/9,074.40 = 2,930.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.83x = 9,074.40 × 2,930.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.83x = 26,590,079.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,590,079.11/6,047.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,396.63

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