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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.53, 9,058.81 and 2,532.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.53, 9,058.81 and 2,532.66 is: 3,796.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.53 : 9,058.81 = 2,532.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.53/9,058.81 = 2,532.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.53x = 9,058.81 × 2,532.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.53x = 22,942,885.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942,885.73/6,043.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.27

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