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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.66, 9,032.49 and 2,941.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.66, 9,032.49 and 2,941.50 is: 4,412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.66 : 9,032.49 = 2,941.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.66/9,032.49 = 2,941.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.66x = 9,032.49 × 2,941.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.66x = 26,569,069.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,569,069.34/6,021.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,412.25

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