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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.41, 9,042.62 and 2,948.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.41, 9,042.62 and 2,948.25 is: 4,422.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.41 : 9,042.62 = 2,948.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.41/9,042.62 = 2,948.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.41x = 9,042.62 × 2,948.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.41x = 26,659,889.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,659,889.67/6,028.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.38

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