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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.58, 9,057.72 and 2,752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.58, 9,057.72 and 2,752.54 is: 4,128.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.58 : 9,057.72 = 2,752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.58/9,057.72 = 2,752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.58x = 9,057.72 × 2,752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.58x = 24,931,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,931,736.61/6,038.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.74

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