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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.74, 9,063.42 and 2,531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.74, 9,063.42 and 2,531.20 is: 3,797.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.74 : 9,063.42 = 2,531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.74/9,063.42 = 2,531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.74x = 9,063.42 × 2,531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.74x = 22,941,328.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,941,328.70/6,041.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,797.14

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