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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.64, 9,036.09 and 2,902.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.64, 9,036.09 and 2,902.56 is: 4,351.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.64 : 9,036.09 = 2,902.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.64/9,036.09 = 2,902.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.64x = 9,036.09 × 2,902.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.64x = 26,227,793.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,227,793.39/6,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,351.98

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