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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.05, 9,074.07 and 2,536.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.05, 9,074.07 and 2,536.74 is: 3,806.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.05 : 9,074.07 = 2,536.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.05/9,074.07 = 2,536.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.05x = 9,074.07 × 2,536.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.05x = 23,018,556.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,018,556.33/6,047.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.58

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