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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.79, 9,028.08 and 2,508.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.79, 9,028.08 and 2,508.42 is: 3,763.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.79 : 9,028.08 = 2,508.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.79/9,028.08 = 2,508.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.79x = 9,028.08 × 2,508.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.79x = 22,646,216.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646,216.43/6,017.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.21

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