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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.64, 9,071.60 and 2,534.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.64, 9,071.60 and 2,534.80 is: 3,802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.64 : 9,071.60 = 2,534.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.64/9,071.60 = 2,534.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.64x = 9,071.60 × 2,534.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.64x = 22,994,691.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,994,691.68/6,046.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,802.89

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