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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.76, 9,058.08 and 2,576.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.76, 9,058.08 and 2,576.96 is: 3,862.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.76 : 9,058.08 = 2,576.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.76/9,058.08 = 2,576.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.76x = 9,058.08 × 2,576.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.76x = 23,342,309.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,342,309.84/6,043.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,862.22

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