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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,019.75, 9,031.43 and 2,557.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,019.75, 9,031.43 and 2,557.27 is: 3,836.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,019.75 : 9,031.43 = 2,557.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,019.75/9,031.43 = 2,557.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,019.75x = 9,031.43 × 2,557.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,019.75x = 23,095,805.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,095,805.00/6,019.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.67

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