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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.42, 9,056.48 and 1,878.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.42, 9,056.48 and 1,878.48 is: 2,817.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.42 : 9,056.48 = 1,878.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.42/9,056.48 = 1,878.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.42x = 9,056.48 × 1,878.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.42x = 17,012,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012,448.48/6,038.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,817.37

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