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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.92, 9,034.35 and 2,512.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.92, 9,034.35 and 2,512.86 is: 3,769.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.92 : 9,034.35 = 2,512.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.92/9,034.35 = 2,512.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.92x = 9,034.35 × 2,512.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.92x = 22,702,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,056.74/6,022.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.28

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