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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,084.35, 9,119.51 and 2,749

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,084.35, 9,119.51 and 2,749 is: 4,120.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,084.35 : 9,119.51 = 2,749 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,084.35/9,119.51 = 2,749/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,084.35x = 9,119.51 × 2,749
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,084.35x = 25,069,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,069,532.99/6,084.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.33

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