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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.22, 9,102.39 and 2,558.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.22, 9,102.39 and 2,558.82 is: 3,838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.22 : 9,102.39 = 2,558.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.22/9,102.39 = 2,558.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.22x = 9,102.39 × 2,558.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.22x = 23,291,377.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,291,377.58/6,068.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.26

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