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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.84, 9,069.90 and 2,717.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.84, 9,069.90 and 2,717.62 is: 4,072.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.84 : 9,069.90 = 2,717.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.84/9,069.90 = 2,717.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.84x = 9,069.90 × 2,717.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.84x = 24,648,541.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648,541.64/6,051.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.90

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