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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.64, 9,051.42 and 2,570.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.64, 9,051.42 and 2,570.92 is: 3,856.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.64 : 9,051.42 = 2,570.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.64/9,051.42 = 2,570.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.64x = 9,051.42 × 2,570.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.64x = 23,270,476.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,270,476.71/6,033.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.79

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