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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.84, 9,028.97 and 2,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.84, 9,028.97 and 2,902.64 is: 4,352.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.84 : 9,028.97 = 2,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.84/9,028.97 = 2,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.84x = 9,028.97 × 2,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.84x = 26,207,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,207,800.71/6,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,352.12

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