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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.50, 9,073.80 and 2,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.50, 9,073.80 and 2,761.92 is: 4,143.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.50 : 9,073.80 = 2,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.50/9,073.80 = 2,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.50x = 9,073.80 × 2,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.50x = 25,061,109.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,061,109.70/6,048.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.36

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