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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.34, 9,032.71 and 2,905.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.34, 9,032.71 and 2,905.14 is: 4,355.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.34 : 9,032.71 = 2,905.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.34/9,032.71 = 2,905.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.34x = 9,032.71 × 2,905.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.34x = 26,241,287.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,241,287.13/6,024.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.88

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