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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.90, 9,027.39 and 2,326.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.90, 9,027.39 and 2,326.59 is: 3,487.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.90 : 9,027.39 = 2,326.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.90/9,027.39 = 2,326.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.90x = 9,027.39 × 2,326.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.90x = 21,003,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,003,035.30/6,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.78

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