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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.41, 9,034.71 and 2,902.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.41, 9,034.71 and 2,902.18 is: 4,347.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.41 : 9,034.71 = 2,902.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.41/9,034.71 = 2,902.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.41x = 9,034.71 × 2,902.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.41x = 26,220,332.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,220,332.08/6,031.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,347.30

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