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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.26, 9,034.17 and 2,557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.26, 9,034.17 and 2,557.24 is: 3,837.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.26 : 9,034.17 = 2,557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.26/9,034.17 = 2,557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.26x = 9,034.17 × 2,557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.26x = 23,102,540.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,102,540.89/6,020.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.47

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