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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.72, 9,045.84 and 2,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.72, 9,045.84 and 2,568.08 is: 3,850.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.72 : 9,045.84 = 2,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.72/9,045.84 = 2,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.72x = 9,045.84 × 2,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.72x = 23,230,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,230,440.79/6,032.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.74

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