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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,020.68, 9,031.02 and 2,555.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,020.68, 9,031.02 and 2,555.50 is: 3,833.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,020.68 : 9,031.02 = 2,555.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,020.68/9,031.02 = 2,555.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,020.68x = 9,031.02 × 2,555.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,020.68x = 23,078,771.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,078,771.61/6,020.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.25

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