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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.68, 9,034.62 and 2,562.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.68, 9,034.62 and 2,562.04 is: 3,840.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.68 : 9,034.62 = 2,562.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.68/9,034.62 = 2,562.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.68x = 9,034.62 × 2,562.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.68x = 23,147,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,147,057.82/6,026.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.76

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