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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.93, 9,093.96 and 2,551.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.93, 9,093.96 and 2,551.83 is: 3,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.93 : 9,093.96 = 2,551.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.93/9,093.96 = 2,551.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.93x = 9,093.96 × 2,551.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.93x = 23,206,239.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,206,239.95/6,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.82

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