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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.98, 9,046.31 and 2,909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.98, 9,046.31 and 2,909.18 is: 4,366.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.98 : 9,046.31 = 2,909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.98/9,046.31 = 2,909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.98x = 9,046.31 × 2,909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.98x = 26,317,374.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317,374.01/6,026.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,366.60

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