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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.74, 9,016.11 and 2,548.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.74, 9,016.11 and 2,548.02 is: 3,822.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.74 : 9,016.11 = 2,548.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.74/9,016.11 = 2,548.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.74x = 9,016.11 × 2,548.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.74x = 22,973,228.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,973,228.60/6,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.03

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