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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,017.76, 9,026.64 and 2,552.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,017.76, 9,026.64 and 2,552.40 is: 3,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,017.76 : 9,026.64 = 2,552.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,017.76/9,026.64 = 2,552.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,017.76x = 9,026.64 × 2,552.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,017.76x = 23,039,595.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,039,595.94/6,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.60

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