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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.83, 9,075.90 and 2,931.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.83, 9,075.90 and 2,931.23 is: 4,398.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.83 : 9,075.90 = 2,931.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.83/9,075.90 = 2,931.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.83x = 9,075.90 × 2,931.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.83x = 26,603,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,603,550.36/6,048.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,398.13

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