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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.52, 9,061.17 and 2,530.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.52, 9,061.17 and 2,530.58 is: 3,795.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.52 : 9,061.17 = 2,530.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.52/9,061.17 = 2,530.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.52x = 9,061.17 × 2,530.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.52x = 22,929,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,929,960.78/6,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.40

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