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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.78, 9,056.25 and 2,526.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.78, 9,056.25 and 2,526.62 is: 3,791.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.78 : 9,056.25 = 2,526.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.78/9,056.25 = 2,526.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.78x = 9,056.25 × 2,526.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.78x = 22,881,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881,657.09/6,035.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.01

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