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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,016.87, 9,023.94 and 2,895.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,016.87, 9,023.94 and 2,895.28 is: 4,342.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,016.87 : 9,023.94 = 2,895.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,016.87/9,023.94 = 2,895.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,016.87x = 9,023.94 × 2,895.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,016.87x = 26,126,833.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,126,833.00/6,016.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,342.26

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