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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.46, 9,053.91 and 2,527.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.46, 9,053.91 and 2,527.71 is: 3,790.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.46 : 9,053.91 = 2,527.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.46/9,053.91 = 2,527.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.46x = 9,053.91 × 2,527.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.46x = 22,885,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885,658.85/6,037.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,790.61

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