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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.68, 9,026.12 and 2,899.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.68, 9,026.12 and 2,899.74 is: 4,346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.68 : 9,026.12 = 2,899.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.68/9,026.12 = 2,899.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.68x = 9,026.12 × 2,899.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.68x = 26,173,401.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,173,401.21/6,021.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,346.53

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