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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.52, 9,072.91 and 2,535.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.52, 9,072.91 and 2,535.67 is: 3,804.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.52 : 9,072.91 = 2,535.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.52/9,072.91 = 2,535.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.52x = 9,072.91 × 2,535.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.52x = 23,005,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005,920.21/6,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.19

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