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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.30, 9,061.69 and 2,535.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.30, 9,061.69 and 2,535.38 is: 3,799.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.30 : 9,061.69 = 2,535.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.30/9,061.69 = 2,535.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.30x = 9,061.69 × 2,535.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.30x = 22,974,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974,843.91/6,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,799.19

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