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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.34, 9,031.22 and 2,904.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.34, 9,031.22 and 2,904.14 is: 4,354.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.34 : 9,031.22 = 2,904.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.34/9,031.22 = 2,904.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.34x = 9,031.22 × 2,904.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.34x = 26,227,867.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,867.57/6,023.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,354.37

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