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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,092.84, 9,127.08 and 2,801.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,092.84, 9,127.08 and 2,801.42 is: 4,196.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,092.84 : 9,127.08 = 2,801.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,092.84/9,127.08 = 2,801.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,092.84x = 9,127.08 × 2,801.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,092.84x = 25,568,784.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568,784.45/6,092.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,196.53

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