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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.63, 9,030.29 and 2,554.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.63, 9,030.29 and 2,554.88 is: 3,833.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.63 : 9,030.29 = 2,554.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.63/9,030.29 = 2,554.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.63x = 9,030.29 × 2,554.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.63x = 23,071,249.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,071,249.39/6,017.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.95

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