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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.28, 9,038.04 and 2,327.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.28, 9,038.04 and 2,327.28 is: 3,490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.28 : 9,038.04 = 2,327.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.28/9,038.04 = 2,327.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.28x = 9,038.04 × 2,327.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.28x = 21,034,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,034,049.73/6,026.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.39

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