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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.94, 9,026.52 and 2,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.94, 9,026.52 and 2,322.58 is: 3,481.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.94 : 9,026.52 = 2,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.94/9,026.52 = 2,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.94x = 9,026.52 × 2,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.94x = 20,964,814.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,964,814.82/6,021.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,481.41

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