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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039, 9,062.55 and 2,577.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039, 9,062.55 and 2,577.06 is: 3,867.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039 : 9,062.55 = 2,577.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039/9,062.55 = 2,577.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039x = 9,062.55 × 2,577.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039x = 23,354,735.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,354,735.10/6,039
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.32

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