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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,018.16, 9,019.72 and 2,897.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,018.16, 9,019.72 and 2,897.59 is: 4,342.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,018.16 : 9,019.72 = 2,897.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,018.16/9,019.72 = 2,897.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,018.16x = 9,019.72 × 2,897.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,018.16x = 26,135,405.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,135,405.38/6,018.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.76

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