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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.70, 9,059.34 and 2,528.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.70, 9,059.34 and 2,528.88 is: 3,793.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.70 : 9,059.34 = 2,528.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.70/9,059.34 = 2,528.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.70x = 9,059.34 × 2,528.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.70x = 22,909,983.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,909,983.74/6,038.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,793.86

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