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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.41, 9,036.75 and 2,512.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.41, 9,036.75 and 2,512.26 is: 3,769.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.41 : 9,036.75 = 2,512.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.41/9,036.75 = 2,512.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.41x = 9,036.75 × 2,512.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.41x = 22,702,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702,620.37/6,023.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.06

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