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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.68, 9,016.02 and 2,545.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.68, 9,016.02 and 2,545.68 is: 3,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.68 : 9,016.02 = 2,545.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.68/9,016.02 = 2,545.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.68x = 9,016.02 × 2,545.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.68x = 22,951,901.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,951,901.79/6,010.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.52

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