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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.66, 9,036.06 and 2,329.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.66, 9,036.06 and 2,329.27 is: 3,491.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.66 : 9,036.06 = 2,329.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.66/9,036.06 = 2,329.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.66x = 9,036.06 × 2,329.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.66x = 21,047,423.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,047,423.48/6,028.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.23

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