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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.44, 9,051.04 and 2,872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.44, 9,051.04 and 2,872.52 is: 4,307.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.44 : 9,051.04 = 2,872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.44/9,051.04 = 2,872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.44x = 9,051.04 × 2,872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.44x = 25,999,293.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999,293.42/6,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,307.77

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