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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.94, 9,024.48 and 2,551.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.94, 9,024.48 and 2,551.62 is: 3,830.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.94 : 9,024.48 = 2,551.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.94/9,024.48 = 2,551.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.94x = 9,024.48 × 2,551.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.94x = 23,027,043.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027,043.66/6,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.22

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