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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,025.94, 9,036.80 and 2,863

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,025.94, 9,036.80 and 2,863 is: 4,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,025.94 : 9,036.80 = 2,863 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,025.94/9,036.80 = 2,863/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,025.94x = 9,036.80 × 2,863
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,025.94x = 25,872,358.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,872,358.40/6,025.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,293.50

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