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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,091.87, 9,139.65 and 2,580.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,091.87, 9,139.65 and 2,580.04 is: 3,870.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,091.87 : 9,139.65 = 2,580.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,091.87/9,139.65 = 2,580.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,091.87x = 9,139.65 × 2,580.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,091.87x = 23,580,662.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,580,662.59/6,091.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,870.84

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