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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.82, 9,068.10 and 2,760.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.82, 9,068.10 and 2,760.76 is: 4,138.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.82 : 9,068.10 = 2,760.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.82/9,068.10 = 2,760.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.82x = 9,068.10 × 2,760.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.82x = 25,034,847.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,034,847.76/6,048.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.80

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