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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.48, 9,026.21 and 2,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.48, 9,026.21 and 2,268.24 is: 3,402.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.48 : 9,026.21 = 2,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.48/9,026.21 = 2,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.48x = 9,026.21 × 2,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.48x = 20,473,617.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473,617.33/6,017.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,402.36

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