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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.81, 9,039.45 and 2,904.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.81, 9,039.45 and 2,904.13 is: 4,358.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.81 : 9,039.45 = 2,904.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.81/9,039.45 = 2,904.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.81x = 9,039.45 × 2,904.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.81x = 26,251,793.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,251,793.94/6,023.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.00

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