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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,095.62, 9,141.59 and 2,585.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,095.62, 9,141.59 and 2,585.55 is: 3,877.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,095.62 : 9,141.59 = 2,585.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,095.62/9,141.59 = 2,585.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,095.62x = 9,141.59 × 2,585.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,095.62x = 23,636,078.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636,078.77/6,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.55

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