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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.66, 9,035.62 and 2,511.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.66, 9,035.62 and 2,511.51 is: 3,767.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.66 : 9,035.62 = 2,511.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.66/9,035.62 = 2,511.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.66x = 9,035.62 × 2,511.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.66x = 22,693,049.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,693,049.99/6,022.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.94

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