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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.89, 9,031.46 and 2,900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.89, 9,031.46 and 2,900.30 is: 4,349.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.89 : 9,031.46 = 2,900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.89/9,031.46 = 2,900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.89x = 9,031.46 × 2,900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.89x = 26,193,883.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,193,883.78/6,021.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,349.78

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