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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.38, 9,038.96 and 2,738.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.38, 9,038.96 and 2,738.58 is: 4,107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.38 : 9,038.96 = 2,738.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.38/9,038.96 = 2,738.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.38x = 9,038.96 × 2,738.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.38x = 24,753,915.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,753,915.08/6,026.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,107.59

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