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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.71, 9,054.82 and 2,525.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.71, 9,054.82 and 2,525.97 is: 3,784.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.71 : 9,054.82 = 2,525.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.71/9,054.82 = 2,525.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.71x = 9,054.82 × 2,525.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.71x = 22,872,203.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,872,203.68/6,043.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,784.46

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