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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.40, 9,033.90 and 3,104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.40, 9,033.90 and 3,104.20 is: 4,652.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.40 : 9,033.90 = 3,104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.40/9,033.90 = 3,104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.40x = 9,033.90 × 3,104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.40x = 28,043,032.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,043,032.38/6,027.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.59

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