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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.84, 9,071.40 and 2,718.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.84, 9,071.40 and 2,718.62 is: 4,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.84 : 9,071.40 = 2,718.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.84/9,071.40 = 2,718.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.84x = 9,071.40 × 2,718.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.84x = 24,661,689.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,661,689.47/6,052.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,074.40

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