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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.58, 9,032.97 and 2,074.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.58, 9,032.97 and 2,074.46 is: 3,111.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.58 : 9,032.97 = 2,074.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.58/9,032.97 = 2,074.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.58x = 9,032.97 × 2,074.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.58x = 18,738,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,738,534.95/6,022.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,111.38

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