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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.62, 9,051.39 and 2,522.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.62, 9,051.39 and 2,522.84 is: 3,782.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.62 : 9,051.39 = 2,522.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.62/9,051.39 = 2,522.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.62x = 9,051.39 × 2,522.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.62x = 22,835,163.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835,163.49/6,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.78

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