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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.41, 9,028.70 and 2,898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.41, 9,028.70 and 2,898.18 is: 4,341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.41 : 9,028.70 = 2,898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.41/9,028.70 = 2,898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.41x = 9,028.70 × 2,898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.41x = 26,166,783.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,166,783.28/6,027.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,341.30

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