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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.20, 9,079.28 and 2,930.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.20, 9,079.28 and 2,930.60 is: 4,392.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.20 : 9,079.28 = 2,930.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.20/9,079.28 = 2,930.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.20x = 9,079.28 × 2,930.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.20x = 26,607,723.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,607,723.32/6,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,392.74

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