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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.48, 9,061.40 and 2,577

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.48, 9,061.40 and 2,577 is: 3,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.48 : 9,061.40 = 2,577 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.48/9,061.40 = 2,577/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.48x = 9,061.40 × 2,577
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.48x = 23,351,227.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,351,227.80/6,039.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.43

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