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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,011.68, 9,017.52 and 2,546.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,011.68, 9,017.52 and 2,546.68 is: 3,820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,011.68 : 9,017.52 = 2,546.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,011.68/9,017.52 = 2,546.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,011.68x = 9,017.52 × 2,546.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,011.68x = 22,964,737.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,964,737.83/6,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.02

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