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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.44, 9,073.71 and 2,761.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.44, 9,073.71 and 2,761.86 is: 4,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.44 : 9,073.71 = 2,761.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.44/9,073.71 = 2,761.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.44x = 9,073.71 × 2,761.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.44x = 25,060,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,060,316.70/6,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.27

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