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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.41, 9,073.12 and 2,536.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.41, 9,073.12 and 2,536.11 is: 3,805.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.41 : 9,073.12 = 2,536.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.41/9,073.12 = 2,536.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.41x = 9,073.12 × 2,536.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.41x = 23,010,394.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,394.75/6,046.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.63

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