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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.46, 9,080.81 and 2,729.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.46, 9,080.81 and 2,729.43 is: 4,091.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.46 : 9,080.81 = 2,729.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.46/9,080.81 = 2,729.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.46x = 9,080.81 × 2,729.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.46x = 24,785,435.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,785,435.24/6,058.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,091.05

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