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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,062.82, 9,096.45 and 2,553.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,062.82, 9,096.45 and 2,553.71 is: 3,831.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,062.82 : 9,096.45 = 2,553.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,062.82/9,096.45 = 2,553.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,062.82x = 9,096.45 × 2,553.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,062.82x = 23,229,705.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,229,705.80/6,062.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.50

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