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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.48, 9,035.16 and 2,858.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.48, 9,035.16 and 2,858.82 is: 4,287.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.48 : 9,035.16 = 2,858.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.48/9,035.16 = 2,858.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.48x = 9,035.16 × 2,858.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.48x = 25,829,896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,829,896.11/6,024.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,287.49

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