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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.60, 9,033.68 and 2,518.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.60, 9,033.68 and 2,518.65 is: 3,775.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.60 : 9,033.68 = 2,518.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.60/9,033.68 = 2,518.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.60x = 9,033.68 × 2,518.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.60x = 22,752,684.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752,684.43/6,026.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.38

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