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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.08, 9,040.98 and 2,516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.08, 9,040.98 and 2,516.72 is: 3,775.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.08 : 9,040.98 = 2,516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.08/9,040.98 = 2,516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.08x = 9,040.98 × 2,516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.08x = 22,753,615.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,753,615.19/6,027.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.23

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