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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.28, 9,042.36 and 2,565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.28, 9,042.36 and 2,565.56 is: 3,848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.28 : 9,042.36 = 2,565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.28/9,042.36 = 2,565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.28x = 9,042.36 × 2,565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.28x = 23,198,717.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,198,717.12/6,028.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,848.31

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