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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.44, 9,021.38 and 2,550.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.44, 9,021.38 and 2,550.68 is: 3,826.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.44 : 9,021.38 = 2,550.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.44/9,021.38 = 2,550.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.44x = 9,021.38 × 2,550.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.44x = 23,010,653.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,653.54/6,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.54

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