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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.44, 9,079.73 and 2,765.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.44, 9,079.73 and 2,765.87 is: 4,149.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.44 : 9,079.73 = 2,765.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.44/9,079.73 = 2,765.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.44x = 9,079.73 × 2,765.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.44x = 25,113,352.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,113,352.82/6,052.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,149.29

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