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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.94, 9,038.30 and 2,864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.94, 9,038.30 and 2,864 is: 4,295.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.94 : 9,038.30 = 2,864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.94/9,038.30 = 2,864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.94x = 9,038.30 × 2,864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.94x = 25,885,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,885,691.20/6,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,295.00

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