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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.39, 9,051.05 and 2,570.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.39, 9,051.05 and 2,570.67 is: 3,856.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.39 : 9,051.05 = 2,570.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.39/9,051.05 = 2,570.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.39x = 9,051.05 × 2,570.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.39x = 23,267,249.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,267,249.85/6,033.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.41

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