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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.18, 9,033.28 and 2,557.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.18, 9,033.28 and 2,557.18 is: 3,835.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.18 : 9,033.28 = 2,557.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.18/9,033.28 = 2,557.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.18x = 9,033.28 × 2,557.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.18x = 23,099,722.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,722.95/6,022.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.77

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