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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.14, 9,068.94 and 2,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.14, 9,068.94 and 2,535.24 is: 3,802.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.14 : 9,068.94 = 2,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.14/9,068.94 = 2,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.14x = 9,068.94 × 2,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.14x = 22,991,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,991,939.45/6,046.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.75

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