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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.87, 9,065.42 and 2,763.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.87, 9,065.42 and 2,763.11 is: 4,141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.87 : 9,065.42 = 2,763.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.87/9,065.42 = 2,763.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.87x = 9,065.42 × 2,763.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.87x = 25,048,771.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048,771.87/6,047.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.75

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