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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.52, 9,066.08 and 2,581.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.52, 9,066.08 and 2,581.56 is: 3,872.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.52 : 9,066.08 = 2,581.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.52/9,066.08 = 2,581.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.52x = 9,066.08 × 2,581.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.52x = 23,404,629.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,404,629.48/6,043.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.68

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