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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.83, 9,071.65 and 2,929.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.83, 9,071.65 and 2,929.98 is: 4,393.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.83 : 9,071.65 = 2,929.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.83/9,071.65 = 2,929.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.83x = 9,071.65 × 2,929.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.83x = 26,579,753.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,579,753.07/6,049.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,393.47

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