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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.38, 9,044.25 and 2,520.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.38, 9,044.25 and 2,520.05 is: 3,780.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.38 : 9,044.25 = 2,520.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.38/9,044.25 = 2,520.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.38x = 9,044.25 × 2,520.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.38x = 22,791,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,791,916.99/6,028.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.77

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