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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.57, 9,037.61 and 2,076.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.57, 9,037.61 and 2,076.73 is: 3,114.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.57 : 9,037.61 = 2,076.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.57/9,037.61 = 2,076.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.57x = 9,037.61 × 2,076.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.57x = 18,768,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,768,620.24/6,026.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,114.31

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