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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.68, 9,029.52 and 2,554.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.68, 9,029.52 and 2,554.50 is: 3,831.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.68 : 9,029.52 = 2,554.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.68/9,029.52 = 2,554.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.68x = 9,029.52 × 2,554.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.68x = 23,065,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,065,908.84/6,019.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.75

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