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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.33, 9,059.72 and 2,531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.33, 9,059.72 and 2,531.39 is: 3,795.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.33 : 9,059.72 = 2,531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.33/9,059.72 = 2,531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.33x = 9,059.72 × 2,531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.33x = 22,933,626.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,933,626.66/6,042.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,795.49

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