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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.40, 9,039.60 and 3,105.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.40, 9,039.60 and 3,105.54 is: 4,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.40 : 9,039.60 = 3,105.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.40/9,039.60 = 3,105.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.40x = 9,039.60 × 3,105.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.40x = 28,072,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,072,839.38/6,026.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.31

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