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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.26, 9,065.33 and 2,529.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.26, 9,065.33 and 2,529.73 is: 3,794.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.26 : 9,065.33 = 2,529.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.26/9,065.33 = 2,529.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.26x = 9,065.33 × 2,529.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.26x = 22,932,845.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,845.43/6,043.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,794.78

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