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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.18, 9,071.37 and 2,582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.18, 9,071.37 and 2,582.34 is: 3,875.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.18 : 9,071.37 = 2,582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.18/9,071.37 = 2,582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.18x = 9,071.37 × 2,582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.18x = 23,425,361.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,425,361.61/6,045.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.05

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