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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.76, 9,050.88 and 2,568.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.76, 9,050.88 and 2,568.64 is: 3,853.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.76 : 9,050.88 = 2,568.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.76/9,050.88 = 2,568.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.76x = 9,050.88 × 2,568.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.76x = 23,248,452.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,248,452.40/6,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.06

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