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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.96, 9,051 and 2,524.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.96, 9,051 and 2,524.28 is: 3,787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.96 : 9,051 = 2,524.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.96/9,051 = 2,524.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.96x = 9,051 × 2,524.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.96x = 22,847,258.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,847,258.28/6,032.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.07

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