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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.76, 9,064.98 and 2,577.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.76, 9,064.98 and 2,577.96 is: 3,866.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.76 : 9,064.98 = 2,577.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.76/9,064.98 = 2,577.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.76x = 9,064.98 × 2,577.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.76x = 23,369,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,369,155.84/6,044.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.02

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