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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.66, 9,066.39 and 2,536.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.66, 9,066.39 and 2,536.42 is: 3,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.66 : 9,066.39 = 2,536.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.66/9,066.39 = 2,536.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.66x = 9,066.39 × 2,536.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.66x = 22,996,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,996,172.92/6,049.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,801.23

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