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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.46, 9,018.92 and 2,502.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.46, 9,018.92 and 2,502.88 is: 3,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.46 : 9,018.92 = 2,502.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.46/9,018.92 = 2,502.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.46x = 9,018.92 × 2,502.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.46x = 22,573,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,573,274.49/6,010.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.67

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