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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,067.62, 9,104.97 and 2,557.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,067.62, 9,104.97 and 2,557.42 is: 3,837.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,067.62 : 9,104.97 = 2,557.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,067.62/9,104.97 = 2,557.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,067.62x = 9,104.97 × 2,557.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,067.62x = 23,285,193.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,285,193.25/6,067.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.61

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