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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.83, 9,043.25 and 2,079.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.83, 9,043.25 and 2,079.47 is: 3,119.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.83 : 9,043.25 = 2,079.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.83/9,043.25 = 2,079.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.83x = 9,043.25 × 2,079.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.83x = 18,805,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,805,179.29/6,028.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.21

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