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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.64, 9,036.30 and 2,558.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.64, 9,036.30 and 2,558.89 is: 3,839.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.64 : 9,036.30 = 2,558.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.64/9,036.30 = 2,558.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.64x = 9,036.30 × 2,558.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.64x = 23,122,897.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,122,897.71/6,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.97

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