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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.54, 9,042.81 and 2,742.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.54, 9,042.81 and 2,742.57 is: 4,113.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.54 : 9,042.81 = 2,742.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.54/9,042.81 = 2,742.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.54x = 9,042.81 × 2,742.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.54x = 24,800,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,800,529.14/6,028.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,113.86

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