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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.76, 9,032.92 and 2,558.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.76, 9,032.92 and 2,558.28 is: 3,838.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.76 : 9,032.92 = 2,558.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.76/9,032.92 = 2,558.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.76x = 9,032.92 × 2,558.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.76x = 23,108,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,108,738.58/6,020.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.18

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