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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,028.98, 9,037.08 and 2,329.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,028.98, 9,037.08 and 2,329.62 is: 3,491.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,028.98 : 9,037.08 = 2,329.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,028.98/9,037.08 = 2,329.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,028.98x = 9,037.08 × 2,329.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,028.98x = 21,052,962.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052,962.31/6,028.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.96

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