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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.72, 9,095.64 and 2,554.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.72, 9,095.64 and 2,554.32 is: 3,831.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.72 : 9,095.64 = 2,554.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.72/9,095.64 = 2,554.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.72x = 9,095.64 × 2,554.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.72x = 23,233,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,233,175.16/6,063.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.51

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