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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.71, 9,071.99 and 2,536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.71, 9,071.99 and 2,536.39 is: 3,804.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.71 : 9,071.99 = 2,536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.71/9,071.99 = 2,536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.71x = 9,071.99 × 2,536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.71x = 23,010,104.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,010,104.72/6,047.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,804.76

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