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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.63, 9,048.43 and 2,525.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.63, 9,048.43 and 2,525.73 is: 3,785.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.63 : 9,048.43 = 2,525.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.63/9,048.43 = 2,525.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.63x = 9,048.43 × 2,525.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.63x = 22,853,891.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,853,891.10/6,036.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,785.87

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