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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,061.89, 9,086.74 and 2,552.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,061.89, 9,086.74 and 2,552.75 is: 3,826.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,061.89 : 9,086.74 = 2,552.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,061.89/9,086.74 = 2,552.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,061.89x = 9,086.74 × 2,552.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,061.89x = 23,196,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,196,162.77/6,061.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.56

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