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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.18, 9,037.62 and 2,906.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.18, 9,037.62 and 2,906.81 is: 4,360.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.18 : 9,037.62 = 2,906.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.18/9,037.62 = 2,906.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.18x = 9,037.62 × 2,906.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.18x = 26,270,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270,599.00/6,024.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,360.86

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