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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.56, 9,069.96 and 2,580.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.56, 9,069.96 and 2,580.88 is: 3,872.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.56 : 9,069.96 = 2,580.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.56/9,069.96 = 2,580.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.56x = 9,069.96 × 2,580.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.56x = 23,408,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,408,478.36/6,044.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.65

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