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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.14, 9,035.34 and 2,902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.14, 9,035.34 and 2,902.06 is: 4,351.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.14 : 9,035.34 = 2,902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.14/9,035.34 = 2,902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.14x = 9,035.34 × 2,902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.14x = 26,221,098.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,221,098.80/6,026.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.23

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