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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.96, 9,040.98 and 2,078.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.96, 9,040.98 and 2,078.98 is: 3,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.96 : 9,040.98 = 2,078.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.96/9,040.98 = 2,078.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.96x = 9,040.98 × 2,078.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.96x = 18,796,016.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,796,016.60/6,026.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.66

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