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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.04, 9,007.38 and 2,542.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.04, 9,007.38 and 2,542.52 is: 3,810.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.04 : 9,007.38 = 2,542.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.04/9,007.38 = 2,542.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.04x = 9,007.38 × 2,542.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.04x = 22,901,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,901,443.80/6,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.53

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