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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.28, 9,030.94 and 2,908.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.28, 9,030.94 and 2,908.20 is: 4,358.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.28 : 9,030.94 = 2,908.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.28/9,030.94 = 2,908.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.28x = 9,030.94 × 2,908.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.28x = 26,263,779.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,263,779.71/6,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,358.21

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