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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.82, 9,069.60 and 2,761.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.82, 9,069.60 and 2,761.76 is: 4,140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.82 : 9,069.60 = 2,761.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.82/9,069.60 = 2,761.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.82x = 9,069.60 × 2,761.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.82x = 25,048,058.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048,058.50/6,049.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.30

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