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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.20, 9,072.30 and 2,764.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.20, 9,072.30 and 2,764.05 is: 4,146.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.20 : 9,072.30 = 2,764.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.20/9,072.30 = 2,764.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.20x = 9,072.30 × 2,764.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.20x = 25,076,290.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,076,290.82/6,048.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.08

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