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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.56, 9,035.34 and 2,560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.56, 9,035.34 and 2,560.36 is: 3,840.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.56 : 9,035.34 = 2,560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.56/9,035.34 = 2,560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.56x = 9,035.34 × 2,560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.56x = 23,133,723.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133,723.12/6,023.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.54

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