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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.50, 9,028.98 and 2,508.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.50, 9,028.98 and 2,508.06 is: 3,761.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.50 : 9,028.98 = 2,508.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.50/9,028.98 = 2,508.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.50x = 9,028.98 × 2,508.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.50x = 22,645,223.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,645,223.58/6,019.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.98

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