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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.63, 9,097.13 and 2,552.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.63, 9,097.13 and 2,552.79 is: 3,829.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.63 : 9,097.13 = 2,552.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.63/9,097.13 = 2,552.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.63x = 9,097.13 × 2,552.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.63x = 23,223,049.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,223,049.73/6,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.89

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