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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.25, 9,074.93 and 2,762.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.25, 9,074.93 and 2,762.67 is: 4,144.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.25 : 9,074.93 = 2,762.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.25/9,074.93 = 2,762.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.25x = 9,074.93 × 2,762.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.25x = 25,071,023.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071,023.05/6,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.49

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