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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.28, 9,040.86 and 2,564.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.28, 9,040.86 and 2,564.56 is: 3,846.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.28 : 9,040.86 = 2,564.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.28/9,040.86 = 2,564.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.28x = 9,040.86 × 2,564.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.28x = 23,185,827.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,185,827.92/6,027.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.81

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