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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.92, 9,032.18 and 2,900.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.92, 9,032.18 and 2,900.63 is: 4,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.92 : 9,032.18 = 2,900.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.92/9,032.18 = 2,900.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.92x = 9,032.18 × 2,900.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.92x = 26,198,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,198,952.61/6,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,348.44

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