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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,001.88, 9,002.70 and 2,536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,001.88, 9,002.70 and 2,536.76 is: 3,805.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,001.88 : 9,002.70 = 2,536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,001.88/9,002.70 = 2,536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,001.88x = 9,002.70 × 2,536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,001.88x = 22,837,689.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837,689.25/6,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.09

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