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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.41, 9,065.76 and 2,534.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.41, 9,065.76 and 2,534.53 is: 3,802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.41 : 9,065.76 = 2,534.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.41/9,065.76 = 2,534.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.41x = 9,065.76 × 2,534.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.41x = 22,977,423.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,977,423.47/6,043.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.06

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