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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.56, 9,065.52 and 2,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.56, 9,065.52 and 2,581.92 is: 3,871.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.56 : 9,065.52 = 2,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.56/9,065.52 = 2,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.56x = 9,065.52 × 2,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.56x = 23,406,447.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406,447.40/6,046.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.04

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