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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.78, 9,041.38 and 1,585.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.78, 9,041.38 and 1,585.34 is: 2,377.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.78 : 9,041.38 = 1,585.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.78/9,041.38 = 1,585.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.78x = 9,041.38 × 1,585.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.78x = 14,333,661.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,333,661.37/6,027.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,377.93

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