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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.67, 9,081.23 and 2,778.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.67, 9,081.23 and 2,778.52 is: 4,161.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.67 : 9,081.23 = 2,778.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.67/9,081.23 = 2,778.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.67x = 9,081.23 × 2,778.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.67x = 25,232,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,232,379.18/6,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,161.93

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