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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.16, 9,015.97 and 2,502.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.16, 9,015.97 and 2,502.54 is: 3,754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.16 : 9,015.97 = 2,502.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.16/9,015.97 = 2,502.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.16x = 9,015.97 × 2,502.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.16x = 22,562,819.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,562,819.31/6,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.11

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