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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.83, 9,051.34 and 2,525.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.83, 9,051.34 and 2,525.88 is: 3,787.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.83 : 9,051.34 = 2,525.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.83/9,051.34 = 2,525.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.83x = 9,051.34 × 2,525.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.83x = 22,862,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862,598.68/6,036.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,787.19

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