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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.34, 9,059.97 and 2,536.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.34, 9,059.97 and 2,536.25 is: 3,801.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.34 : 9,059.97 = 2,536.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.34/9,059.97 = 2,536.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.34x = 9,059.97 × 2,536.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.34x = 22,978,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,978,349.82/6,044.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.63

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