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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.01, 9,074.58 and 2,762.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.01, 9,074.58 and 2,762.44 is: 4,144.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.01 : 9,074.58 = 2,762.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.01/9,074.58 = 2,762.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.01x = 9,074.58 × 2,762.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.01x = 25,067,960.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,067,960.09/6,049.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.14

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