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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.46, 9,042.96 and 2,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.46, 9,042.96 and 2,079.62 is: 3,119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.46 : 9,042.96 = 2,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.46/9,042.96 = 2,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.46x = 9,042.96 × 2,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.46x = 18,805,920.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,920.48/6,028.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.52

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