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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,026.32, 9,036.78 and 2,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,026.32, 9,036.78 and 2,325.70 is: 3,487.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,026.32 : 9,036.78 = 2,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,026.32/9,036.78 = 2,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,026.32x = 9,036.78 × 2,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,026.32x = 21,016,839.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,016,839.25/6,026.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,487.51

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