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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.68, 9,063.60 and 2,580

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.68, 9,063.60 and 2,580 is: 3,869.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.68 : 9,063.60 = 2,580 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.68/9,063.60 = 2,580/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.68x = 9,063.60 × 2,580
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.68x = 23,384,088
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,384,088/6,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.18

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