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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.08, 9,039.86 and 2,078.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.08, 9,039.86 and 2,078.22 is: 3,116.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.08 : 9,039.86 = 2,078.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.08/9,039.86 = 2,078.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.08x = 9,039.86 × 2,078.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.08x = 18,786,817.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,786,817.85/6,028.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,116.55

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