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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.04, 9,115.68 and 2,997.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.04, 9,115.68 and 2,997.44 is: 4,494.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.04 : 9,115.68 = 2,997.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.04/9,115.68 = 2,997.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.04x = 9,115.68 × 2,997.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.04x = 27,323,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,323,703.86/6,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,494.74

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