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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.64, 9,067.80 and 2,579.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.64, 9,067.80 and 2,579.92 is: 3,871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.64 : 9,067.80 = 2,579.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.64/9,067.80 = 2,579.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.64x = 9,067.80 × 2,579.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.64x = 23,394,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394,198.58/6,042.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.52

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