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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.42, 9,031.69 and 2,900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.42, 9,031.69 and 2,900.18 is: 4,344.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.42 : 9,031.69 = 2,900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.42/9,031.69 = 2,900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.42x = 9,031.69 × 2,900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.42x = 26,193,526.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,193,526.70/6,029.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,344.29

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