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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.38, 9,041.16 and 2,947.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.38, 9,041.16 and 2,947.38 is: 4,422.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.38 : 9,041.16 = 2,947.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.38/9,041.16 = 2,947.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.38x = 9,041.16 × 2,947.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.38x = 26,647,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,647,734.16/6,025.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.58

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