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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,015.87, 9,022.44 and 2,894.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,015.87, 9,022.44 and 2,894.28 is: 4,340.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,015.87 : 9,022.44 = 2,894.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,015.87/9,022.44 = 2,894.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,015.87x = 9,022.44 × 2,894.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,015.87x = 26,113,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,113,479.13/6,015.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,340.77

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