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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.84, 9,046.50 and 2,518.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.84, 9,046.50 and 2,518.30 is: 3,778.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.84 : 9,046.50 = 2,518.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.84/9,046.50 = 2,518.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.84x = 9,046.50 × 2,518.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.84x = 22,781,800.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,781,800.95/6,028.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.80

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