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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.30, 9,072.90 and 2,762.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.30, 9,072.90 and 2,762.70 is: 4,142.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.30 : 9,072.90 = 2,762.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.30/9,072.90 = 2,762.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.30x = 9,072.90 × 2,762.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.30x = 25,065,700.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,065,700.83/6,051.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.20

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