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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.26, 9,041.31 and 2,079.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.26, 9,041.31 and 2,079.51 is: 3,118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.26 : 9,041.31 = 2,079.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.26/9,041.31 = 2,079.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.26x = 9,041.31 × 2,079.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.26x = 18,801,494.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,801,494.56/6,028.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,118.89

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