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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.34, 9,079.97 and 2,765.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.34, 9,079.97 and 2,765.70 is: 4,150.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.34 : 9,079.97 = 2,765.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.34/9,079.97 = 2,765.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.34x = 9,079.97 × 2,765.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.34x = 25,112,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,112,459.20/6,050.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.59

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