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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.40, 9,072.54 and 2,535.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.40, 9,072.54 and 2,535.48 is: 3,803.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.40 : 9,072.54 = 2,535.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.40/9,072.54 = 2,535.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.40x = 9,072.54 × 2,535.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.40x = 23,003,243.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003,243.72/6,047.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,803.82

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