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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.83, 9,066.48 and 2,768.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.83, 9,066.48 and 2,768.68 is: 4,147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.83 : 9,066.48 = 2,768.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.83/9,066.48 = 2,768.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.83x = 9,066.48 × 2,768.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.83x = 25,102,181.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,102,181.85/6,052.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.18

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