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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,027.84, 9,043.68 and 2,566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,027.84, 9,043.68 and 2,566.08 is: 3,849.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,027.84 : 9,043.68 = 2,566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,027.84/9,043.68 = 2,566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,027.84x = 9,043.68 × 2,566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,027.84x = 23,206,806.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206,806.37/6,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,849.94

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