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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.00, 9,049.40 and 2,524.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.00, 9,049.40 and 2,524.05 is: 3,784.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.00 : 9,049.40 = 2,524.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.00/9,049.40 = 2,524.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.00x = 9,049.40 × 2,524.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.00x = 22,841,125.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841,125.45/6,035.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.78

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