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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.46, 9,078.15 and 2,929.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.46, 9,078.15 and 2,929.86 is: 4,391.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.46 : 9,078.15 = 2,929.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.46/9,078.15 = 2,929.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.46x = 9,078.15 × 2,929.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.46x = 26,597,663.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597,663.17/6,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.62

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