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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.16, 9,068.36 and 2,540.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.16, 9,068.36 and 2,540.44 is: 3,809.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.16 : 9,068.36 = 2,540.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.16/9,068.36 = 2,540.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.16x = 9,068.36 × 2,540.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.16x = 23,037,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,037,624.48/6,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.03

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