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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.27, 9,051.77 and 2,524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.27, 9,051.77 and 2,524.32 is: 3,786.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.27 : 9,051.77 = 2,524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.27/9,051.77 = 2,524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.27x = 9,051.77 × 2,524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.27x = 22,849,570.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849,570.36/6,035.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.01

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