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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.60, 9,072.45 and 2,537.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.60, 9,072.45 and 2,537.70 is: 3,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.60 : 9,072.45 = 2,537.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.60/9,072.45 = 2,537.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.60x = 9,072.45 × 2,537.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.60x = 23,023,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,023,156.37/6,048.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.36

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