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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.93, 9,058.96 and 2,534.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.93, 9,058.96 and 2,534.19 is: 3,799.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.93 : 9,058.96 = 2,534.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.93/9,058.96 = 2,534.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.93x = 9,058.96 × 2,534.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.93x = 22,957,102.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,957,102.17/6,041.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.63

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