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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.84, 9,036.41 and 2,559.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.84, 9,036.41 and 2,559.09 is: 3,840.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.84 : 9,036.41 = 2,559.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.84/9,036.41 = 2,559.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.84x = 9,036.41 × 2,559.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.84x = 23,125,021.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,125,021.95/6,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.19

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