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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,010.92, 9,016.38 and 2,545.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,010.92, 9,016.38 and 2,545.74 is: 3,818.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,010.92 : 9,016.38 = 2,545.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,010.92/9,016.38 = 2,545.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,010.92x = 9,016.38 × 2,545.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,010.92x = 22,953,359.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,953,359.22/6,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.61

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