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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.06, 9,045.12 and 2,868.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.06, 9,045.12 and 2,868.62 is: 4,301.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.06 : 9,045.12 = 2,868.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.06/9,045.12 = 2,868.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.06x = 9,045.12 × 2,868.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.06x = 25,947,012.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,947,012.13/6,032.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,301.52

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