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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.72, 9,106.61 and 2,558.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.72, 9,106.61 and 2,558.51 is: 3,839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.72 : 9,106.61 = 2,558.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.72/9,106.61 = 2,558.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.72x = 9,106.61 × 2,558.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.72x = 23,299,336.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,299,336.38/6,068.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.25

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