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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,008.88, 9,013.32 and 2,544.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,008.88, 9,013.32 and 2,544.24 is: 3,816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,008.88 : 9,013.32 = 2,544.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,008.88/9,013.32 = 2,544.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,008.88x = 9,013.32 × 2,544.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,008.88x = 22,932,049.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,932,049.28/6,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.36

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