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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.48, 9,034.38 and 2,559

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.48, 9,034.38 and 2,559 is: 3,839.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.48 : 9,034.38 = 2,559 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.48/9,034.38 = 2,559/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.48x = 9,034.38 × 2,559
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.48x = 23,118,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118,978.42/6,021.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.42

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