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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.27, 9,043.84 and 2,863.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.27, 9,043.84 and 2,863.72 is: 4,297.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.27 : 9,043.84 = 2,863.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.27/9,043.84 = 2,863.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.27x = 9,043.84 × 2,863.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.27x = 25,899,025.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,899,025.48/6,026.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,297.69

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