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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.97, 9,042.14 and 2,329.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.97, 9,042.14 and 2,329.91 is: 3,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.97 : 9,042.14 = 2,329.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.97/9,042.14 = 2,329.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.97x = 9,042.14 × 2,329.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.97x = 21,067,333.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067,333.02/6,028.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,494.35

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