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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,360.04, 9,540.06 and 2,901.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,360.04, 9,540.06 and 2,901.16 is: 4,351.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,360.04 : 9,540.06 = 2,901.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,360.04/9,540.06 = 2,901.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,360.04x = 9,540.06 × 2,901.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,360.04x = 27,677,240.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,677,240.47/6,360.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.74

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