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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.06, 9,074.70 and 2,761.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.06, 9,074.70 and 2,761.12 is: 4,140.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.06 : 9,074.70 = 2,761.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.06/9,074.70 = 2,761.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.06x = 9,074.70 × 2,761.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.06x = 25,056,335.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,056,335.66/6,052.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,140.13

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