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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,087.96, 9,126.91 and 2,580.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,087.96, 9,126.91 and 2,580.73 is: 3,868.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,087.96 : 9,126.91 = 2,580.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,087.96/9,126.91 = 2,580.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,087.96x = 9,126.91 × 2,580.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,087.96x = 23,554,070.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,554,070.85/6,087.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.96

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