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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.39, 9,076.22 and 2,585.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.39, 9,076.22 and 2,585.64 is: 3,880.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.39 : 9,076.22 = 2,585.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.39/9,076.22 = 2,585.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.39x = 9,076.22 × 2,585.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.39x = 23,467,837.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,467,837.48/6,048.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.01

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