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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.14, 9,071.44 and 2,772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.14, 9,071.44 and 2,772 is: 4,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.14 : 9,071.44 = 2,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.14/9,071.44 = 2,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.14x = 9,071.44 × 2,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.14x = 25,146,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,146,031.68/6,056.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.15

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