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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.52, 9,138.23 and 2,581.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.52, 9,138.23 and 2,581.53 is: 3,872.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.52 : 9,138.23 = 2,581.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.52/9,138.23 = 2,581.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.52x = 9,138.23 × 2,581.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.52x = 23,590,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,590,601.98/6,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.70

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