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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.34, 9,040.35 and 2,740.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.34, 9,040.35 and 2,740.26 is: 4,110.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.34 : 9,040.35 = 2,740.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.34/9,040.35 = 2,740.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.34x = 9,040.35 × 2,740.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.34x = 24,772,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772,909.49/6,026.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.77

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