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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.08, 9,084.64 and 2,938.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.08, 9,084.64 and 2,938.32 is: 4,404.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.08 : 9,084.64 = 2,938.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.08/9,084.64 = 2,938.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.08x = 9,084.64 × 2,938.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.08x = 26,693,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,693,579.40/6,060.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,404.82

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