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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,037.84, 9,058.38 and 2,575.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,037.84, 9,058.38 and 2,575.36 is: 3,863.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,037.84 : 9,058.38 = 2,575.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,037.84/9,058.38 = 2,575.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,037.84x = 9,058.38 × 2,575.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,037.84x = 23,328,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,328,589.52/6,037.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.73

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