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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.72, 9,038.19 and 2,521.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.72, 9,038.19 and 2,521.42 is: 3,780.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.72 : 9,038.19 = 2,521.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.72/9,038.19 = 2,521.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.72x = 9,038.19 × 2,521.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.72x = 22,789,059.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789,059.89/6,028.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.08

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