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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.32, 9,016.80 and 2,547.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.32, 9,016.80 and 2,547.20 is: 3,820.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.32 : 9,016.80 = 2,547.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.32/9,016.80 = 2,547.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.32x = 9,016.80 × 2,547.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.32x = 22,967,592.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,967,592.96/6,012.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.09

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