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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.28, 9,048.44 and 2,521.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.28, 9,048.44 and 2,521.47 is: 3,782.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.28 : 9,048.44 = 2,521.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.28/9,048.44 = 2,521.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.28x = 9,048.44 × 2,521.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.28x = 22,815,357.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815,357.40/6,032.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.21

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