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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,024.98, 9,038.79 and 2,908.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,024.98, 9,038.79 and 2,908.51 is: 4,363.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,024.98 : 9,038.79 = 2,908.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,024.98/9,038.79 = 2,908.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,024.98x = 9,038.79 × 2,908.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,024.98x = 26,289,388.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289,388.51/6,024.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,363.40

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