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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.80, 9,034.66 and 2,901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.80, 9,034.66 and 2,901.42 is: 4,353.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.80 : 9,034.66 = 2,901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.80/9,034.66 = 2,901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.80x = 9,034.66 × 2,901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.80x = 26,213,343.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,213,343.22/6,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,353.07

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