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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.37, 9,075.12 and 2,762.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.37, 9,075.12 and 2,762.79 is: 4,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.37 : 9,075.12 = 2,762.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.37/9,075.12 = 2,762.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.37x = 9,075.12 × 2,762.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.37x = 25,072,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,650.78/6,049.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.67

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