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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.67, 9,041.71 and 2,562.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.67, 9,041.71 and 2,562.63 is: 3,840.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.67 : 9,041.71 = 2,562.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.67/9,041.71 = 2,562.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.67x = 9,041.71 × 2,562.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.67x = 23,170,557.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,170,557.30/6,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.85

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