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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.68, 9,013.58 and 2,548.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.68, 9,013.58 and 2,548.04 is: 3,819.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.68 : 9,013.58 = 2,548.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.68/9,013.58 = 2,548.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.68x = 9,013.58 × 2,548.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.68x = 22,966,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,966,962.38/6,012.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.75

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