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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,068.88, 9,106.85 and 2,558.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,068.88, 9,106.85 and 2,558.67 is: 3,839.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,068.88 : 9,106.85 = 2,558.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,068.88/9,106.85 = 2,558.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,068.88x = 9,106.85 × 2,558.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,068.88x = 23,301,378.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301,378.36/6,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,839.49

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