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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.13, 9,055.21 and 2,530.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.13, 9,055.21 and 2,530.25 is: 3,792.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.13 : 9,055.21 = 2,530.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.13/9,055.21 = 2,530.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.13x = 9,055.21 × 2,530.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.13x = 22,911,945.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911,945.10/6,041.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,792.66

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