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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.08, 9,083.82 and 2,940.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.08, 9,083.82 and 2,940.36 is: 4,406.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.08 : 9,083.82 = 2,940.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.08/9,083.82 = 2,940.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.08x = 9,083.82 × 2,940.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.08x = 26,709,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,709,700.98/6,061.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,406.76

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