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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.52, 9,078.50 and 2,763.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.52, 9,078.50 and 2,763.73 is: 4,146.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.52 : 9,078.50 = 2,763.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.52/9,078.50 = 2,763.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.52x = 9,078.50 × 2,763.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.52x = 25,090,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,090,508.99/6,051.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,146.15

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