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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.98, 9,062.91 and 2,578.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.98, 9,062.91 and 2,578.50 is: 3,868.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.98 : 9,062.91 = 2,578.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.98/9,062.91 = 2,578.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.98x = 9,062.91 × 2,578.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.98x = 23,368,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,368,713.44/6,040.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.36

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