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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.62, 9,052.89 and 2,523.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.62, 9,052.89 and 2,523.84 is: 3,784.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.62 : 9,052.89 = 2,523.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.62/9,052.89 = 2,523.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.62x = 9,052.89 × 2,523.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.62x = 22,848,045.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,848,045.90/6,037.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.28

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