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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.71, 9,053.33 and 2,524.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.71, 9,053.33 and 2,524.97 is: 3,782.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.71 : 9,053.33 = 2,524.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.71/9,053.33 = 2,524.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.71x = 9,053.33 × 2,524.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.71x = 22,859,328.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,859,328.76/6,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.96

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