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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.76, 9,041.42 and 2,523.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.76, 9,041.42 and 2,523.81 is: 3,783.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.76 : 9,041.42 = 2,523.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.76/9,041.42 = 2,523.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.76x = 9,041.42 × 2,523.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.76x = 22,818,813.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,818,813.59/6,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.11

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