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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.65, 9,035.98 and 2,516.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.65, 9,035.98 and 2,516.69 is: 3,772.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.65 : 9,035.98 = 2,516.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.65/9,035.98 = 2,516.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.65x = 9,035.98 × 2,516.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.65x = 22,740,776.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,740,776.80/6,028.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.12

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