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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.35, 9,052.58 and 2,524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.35, 9,052.58 and 2,524.05 is: 3,787.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.35 : 9,052.58 = 2,524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.35/9,052.58 = 2,524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.35x = 9,052.58 × 2,524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.35x = 22,849,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,170.86/6,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.14

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