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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.38, 9,075.14 and 2,762.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.38, 9,075.14 and 2,762.81 is: 4,144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.38 : 9,075.14 = 2,762.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.38/9,075.14 = 2,762.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.38x = 9,075.14 × 2,762.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.38x = 25,072,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,072,849.07/6,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.70

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