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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,013.80, 9,015.90 and 2,548.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,013.80, 9,015.90 and 2,548.20 is: 3,820.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,013.80 : 9,015.90 = 2,548.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,013.80/9,015.90 = 2,548.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,013.80x = 9,015.90 × 2,548.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,013.80x = 22,974,316.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,974,316.38/6,013.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.27

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