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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.38, 9,098.58 and 2,553.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.38, 9,098.58 and 2,553.14 is: 3,831.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.38 : 9,098.58 = 2,553.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.38/9,098.58 = 2,553.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.38x = 9,098.58 × 2,553.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.38x = 23,229,948.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,229,948.54/6,063.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.19

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