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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.64, 9,069.30 and 2,580.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.64, 9,069.30 and 2,580.92 is: 3,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.64 : 9,069.30 = 2,580.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.64/9,069.30 = 2,580.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.64x = 9,069.30 × 2,580.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.64x = 23,407,137.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,407,137.76/6,043.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.02

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