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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.27, 9,073.62 and 2,760.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.27, 9,073.62 and 2,760.48 is: 4,141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.27 : 9,073.62 = 2,760.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.27/9,073.62 = 2,760.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.27x = 9,073.62 × 2,760.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.27x = 25,047,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,047,546.54/6,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.27

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