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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.45, 9,075.72 and 2,930.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.45, 9,075.72 and 2,930.95 is: 4,397.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.45 : 9,075.72 = 2,930.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.45/9,075.72 = 2,930.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.45x = 9,075.72 × 2,930.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.45x = 26,600,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,600,481.53/6,049.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,397.17

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