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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.51, 9,073.26 and 2,536.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.51, 9,073.26 and 2,536.20 is: 3,805.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.51 : 9,073.26 = 2,536.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.51/9,073.26 = 2,536.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.51x = 9,073.26 × 2,536.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.51x = 23,011,602.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011,602.01/6,046.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.77

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