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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.18, 9,065.34 and 2,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.18, 9,065.34 and 2,538.44 is: 3,806.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.18 : 9,065.34 = 2,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.18/9,065.34 = 2,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.18x = 9,065.34 × 2,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.18x = 23,011,821.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,011,821.67/6,046.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.01

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