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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.90, 9,027.40 and 2,326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.90, 9,027.40 and 2,326.58 is: 3,487.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.90 : 9,027.40 = 2,326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.90/9,027.40 = 2,326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.90x = 9,027.40 × 2,326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.90x = 21,002,968.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,002,968.29/6,021.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.76

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