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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.18, 9,039.28 and 2,561.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.18, 9,039.28 and 2,561.18 is: 3,841.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.18 : 9,039.28 = 2,561.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.18/9,039.28 = 2,561.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.18x = 9,039.28 × 2,561.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.18x = 23,151,223.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151,223.15/6,026.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.77

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