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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.27, 9,071.28 and 2,537.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.27, 9,071.28 and 2,537.33 is: 3,805.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.27 : 9,071.28 = 2,537.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.27/9,071.28 = 2,537.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.27x = 9,071.28 × 2,537.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.27x = 23,016,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,016,785.53/6,048.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,805.52

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