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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.94, 9,072.69 and 2,760.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.94, 9,072.69 and 2,760.90 is: 4,139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.94 : 9,072.69 = 2,760.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.94/9,072.69 = 2,760.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.94x = 9,072.69 × 2,760.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.94x = 25,048,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,048,789.82/6,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.65

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