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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.55, 9,074.82 and 2,537.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.55, 9,074.82 and 2,537.24 is: 3,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.55 : 9,074.82 = 2,537.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.55/9,074.82 = 2,537.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.55x = 9,074.82 × 2,537.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.55x = 23,024,996.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024,996.30/6,047.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.33

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