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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.58, 9,038.97 and 2,078.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.58, 9,038.97 and 2,078.46 is: 3,117.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.58 : 9,038.97 = 2,078.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.58/9,038.97 = 2,078.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.58x = 9,038.97 × 2,078.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.58x = 18,787,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,787,137.59/6,026.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,117.38

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