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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.46, 9,029.76 and 2,324.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.46, 9,029.76 and 2,324.42 is: 3,486.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.46 : 9,029.76 = 2,324.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.46/9,029.76 = 2,324.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.46x = 9,029.76 × 2,324.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.46x = 20,988,954.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,988,954.74/6,020.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.27

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