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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.76, 9,050.72 and 2,568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.76, 9,050.72 and 2,568.48 is: 3,852.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.76 : 9,050.72 = 2,568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.76/9,050.72 = 2,568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.76x = 9,050.72 × 2,568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.76x = 23,246,593.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246,593.31/6,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.75

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