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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.17, 9,037.37 and 2,907.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.17, 9,037.37 and 2,907.23 is: 4,357.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.17 : 9,037.37 = 2,907.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.17/9,037.37 = 2,907.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.17x = 9,037.37 × 2,907.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.17x = 26,273,675.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,273,675.27/6,029.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.76

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