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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.28, 9,038.96 and 2,912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.28, 9,038.96 and 2,912.24 is: 4,364.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.28 : 9,038.96 = 2,912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.28/9,038.96 = 2,912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.28x = 9,038.96 × 2,912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.28x = 26,323,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,323,620.87/6,031.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,364.52

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