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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,065.40, 9,101.58 and 2,555.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,065.40, 9,101.58 and 2,555.13 is: 3,834.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,065.40 : 9,101.58 = 2,555.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,065.40/9,101.58 = 2,555.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,065.40x = 9,101.58 × 2,555.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,065.40x = 23,255,720.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,255,720.11/6,065.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.16

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