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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.76, 9,095.58 and 2,601.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.76, 9,095.58 and 2,601.96 is: 3,899.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.76 : 9,095.58 = 2,601.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.76/9,095.58 = 2,601.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.76x = 9,095.58 × 2,601.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.76x = 23,666,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,666,335.34/6,068.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.70

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