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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.10, 9,046.20 and 2,524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.10, 9,046.20 and 2,524.22 is: 3,783.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.10 : 9,046.20 = 2,524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.10/9,046.20 = 2,524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.10x = 9,046.20 × 2,524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.10x = 22,834,598.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,834,598.96/6,035.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.63

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