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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.06, 9,074.08 and 2,536.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.06, 9,074.08 and 2,536.75 is: 3,806.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.06 : 9,074.08 = 2,536.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.06/9,074.08 = 2,536.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.06x = 9,074.08 × 2,536.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.06x = 23,018,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,018,678.78/6,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.59

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