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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.75, 9,043.62 and 2,907.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.75, 9,043.62 and 2,907.51 is: 4,355.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.75 : 9,043.62 = 2,907.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.75/9,043.62 = 2,907.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.75x = 9,043.62 × 2,907.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.75x = 26,294,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,294,415.59/6,036.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,355.72

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