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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.11, 9,072.42 and 2,763.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.11, 9,072.42 and 2,763.24 is: 4,142.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.11 : 9,072.42 = 2,763.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.11/9,072.42 = 2,763.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.11x = 9,072.42 × 2,763.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.11x = 25,069,273.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,069,273.84/6,052.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.24

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