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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,082.74, 9,121.88 and 2,961.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,082.74, 9,121.88 and 2,961.81 is: 4,441.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,082.74 : 9,121.88 = 2,961.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,082.74/9,121.88 = 2,961.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,082.74x = 9,121.88 × 2,961.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,082.74x = 27,017,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,017,282.81/6,082.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.63

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