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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.06, 9,075.58 and 2,537.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.06, 9,075.58 and 2,537.75 is: 3,808.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.06 : 9,075.58 = 2,537.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.06/9,075.58 = 2,537.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.06x = 9,075.58 × 2,537.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.06x = 23,031,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,031,553.15/6,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.09

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