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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,023.49, 9,036.24 and 2,074.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,023.49, 9,036.24 and 2,074.59 is: 3,112.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,023.49 : 9,036.24 = 2,074.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,023.49/9,036.24 = 2,074.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,023.49x = 9,036.24 × 2,074.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,023.49x = 18,746,447.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,746,447.96/6,023.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,112.23

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