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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,068.01, 6,108.77 and 2,538.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,068.01, 6,108.77 and 2,538.73 is: 3,812.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,068.01 : 6,108.77 = 2,538.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,068.01/6,108.77 = 2,538.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,068.01x = 6,108.77 × 2,538.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,068.01x = 15,508,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,508,517.66/4,068.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.31

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