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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.12, 9,067.86 and 2,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.12, 9,067.86 and 2,759.52 is: 4,137.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.12 : 9,067.86 = 2,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.12/9,067.86 = 2,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.12x = 9,067.86 × 2,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.12x = 25,022,941.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,022,941.03/6,048.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,137.31

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