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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.43, 9,030.65 and 2,555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.43, 9,030.65 and 2,555.25 is: 3,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.43 : 9,030.65 = 2,555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.43/9,030.65 = 2,555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.43x = 9,030.65 × 2,555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.43x = 23,075,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075,555.64/6,020.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.88

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