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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.13, 9,063.83 and 2,577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.13, 9,063.83 and 2,577.38 is: 3,867.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.13 : 9,063.83 = 2,577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.13/9,063.83 = 2,577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.13x = 9,063.83 × 2,577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.13x = 23,360,895.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,360,895.29/6,040.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.62

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