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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.52, 9,063.60 and 2,581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.52, 9,063.60 and 2,581.28 is: 3,868.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.52 : 9,063.60 = 2,581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.52/9,063.60 = 2,581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.52x = 9,063.60 × 2,581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.52x = 23,395,689.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,395,689.41/6,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.64

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