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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.25, 9,074.37 and 2,536.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.25, 9,074.37 and 2,536.94 is: 3,806.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.25 : 9,074.37 = 2,536.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.25/9,074.37 = 2,536.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.25x = 9,074.37 × 2,536.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.25x = 23,021,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,021,132.23/6,047.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.88

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