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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.58, 9,050.97 and 2,525.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.58, 9,050.97 and 2,525.63 is: 3,786.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.58 : 9,050.97 = 2,525.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.58/9,050.97 = 2,525.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.58x = 9,050.97 × 2,525.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.58x = 22,859,423.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859,423.99/6,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,786.82

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