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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.82, 9,024.35 and 2,504.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.82, 9,024.35 and 2,504.32 is: 3,759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.82 : 9,024.35 = 2,504.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.82/9,024.35 = 2,504.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.82x = 9,024.35 × 2,504.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.82x = 22,599,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,599,825.11/6,011.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.23

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