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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.27, 9,039.57 and 2,332.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.27, 9,039.57 and 2,332.24 is: 3,497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.27 : 9,039.57 = 2,332.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.27/9,039.57 = 2,332.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.27x = 9,039.57 × 2,332.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.27x = 21,082,446.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,082,446.74/6,028.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.26

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