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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.88, 9,063.46 and 2,577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.88, 9,063.46 and 2,577.13 is: 3,867.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.88 : 9,063.46 = 2,577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.88/9,063.46 = 2,577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.88x = 9,063.46 × 2,577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.88x = 23,357,714.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,357,714.67/6,039.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.25

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