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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.36, 9,042.72 and 2,563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.36, 9,042.72 and 2,563.32 is: 3,841.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.36 : 9,042.72 = 2,563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.36/9,042.72 = 2,563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.36x = 9,042.72 × 2,563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.36x = 23,179,385.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,179,385.03/6,033.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,841.87

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