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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,038.88, 9,061.96 and 2,576.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,038.88, 9,061.96 and 2,576.13 is: 3,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,038.88 : 9,061.96 = 2,576.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,038.88/9,061.96 = 2,576.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,038.88x = 9,061.96 × 2,576.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,038.88x = 23,344,741.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,344,741.71/6,038.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.74

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