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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,079.64, 9,120.52 and 2,521.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,079.64, 9,120.52 and 2,521.76 is: 3,783.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,079.64 : 9,120.52 = 2,521.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,079.64/9,120.52 = 2,521.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,079.64x = 9,120.52 × 2,521.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,079.64x = 22,999,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,999,762.52/6,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.08

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