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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.24, 9,033.92 and 2,326.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.24, 9,033.92 and 2,326.12 is: 3,487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.24 : 9,033.92 = 2,326.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.24/9,033.92 = 2,326.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.24x = 9,033.92 × 2,326.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.24x = 21,013,981.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,013,981.99/6,026.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.08

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