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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,004.32, 9,009.72 and 2,926.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,004.32, 9,009.72 and 2,926.32 is: 4,391.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,004.32 : 9,009.72 = 2,926.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,004.32/9,009.72 = 2,926.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,004.32x = 9,009.72 × 2,926.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,004.32x = 26,365,323.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,365,323.83/6,004.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,391.06

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