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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,063.88, 9,097.52 and 2,552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,063.88, 9,097.52 and 2,552.08 is: 3,828.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,063.88 : 9,097.52 = 2,552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,063.88/9,097.52 = 2,552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,063.88x = 9,097.52 × 2,552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,063.88x = 23,217,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,217,598.84/6,063.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.84

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