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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.63, 9,039.94 and 2,563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.63, 9,039.94 and 2,563.88 is: 3,845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.63 : 9,039.94 = 2,563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.63/9,039.94 = 2,563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.63x = 9,039.94 × 2,563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.63x = 23,177,269.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,177,269.76/6,026.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,845.81

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