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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.62, 9,125.21 and 2,961.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.62, 9,125.21 and 2,961.34 is: 4,444.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.62 : 9,125.21 = 2,961.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.62/9,125.21 = 2,961.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.62x = 9,125.21 × 2,961.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.62x = 27,022,849.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,022,849.38/6,079.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.83

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