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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.68, 9,066.24 and 2,580.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.68, 9,066.24 and 2,580.48 is: 3,871.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.68 : 9,066.24 = 2,580.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.68/9,066.24 = 2,580.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.68x = 9,066.24 × 2,580.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.68x = 23,395,251.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,395,251.00/6,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.03

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