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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.24, 9,032.58 and 2,557.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.24, 9,032.58 and 2,557.32 is: 3,836.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.24 : 9,032.58 = 2,557.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.24/9,032.58 = 2,557.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.24x = 9,032.58 × 2,557.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.24x = 23,099,197.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099,197.49/6,021.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.29

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