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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.14, 9,050.58 and 2,568.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.14, 9,050.58 and 2,568.42 is: 3,854.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.14 : 9,050.58 = 2,568.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.14/9,050.58 = 2,568.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.14x = 9,050.58 × 2,568.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.14x = 23,245,690.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,245,690.68/6,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.28

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