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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.74, 9,062.50 and 2,483.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.74, 9,062.50 and 2,483.11 is: 3,724.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.74 : 9,062.50 = 2,483.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.74/9,062.50 = 2,483.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.74x = 9,062.50 × 2,483.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.74x = 22,503,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,503,184.38/6,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,724.62

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