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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.69, 9,069.09 and 2,540.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.69, 9,069.09 and 2,540.94 is: 3,809.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.69 : 9,069.09 = 2,540.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.69/9,069.09 = 2,540.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.69x = 9,069.09 × 2,540.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.69x = 23,044,013.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,013.54/6,048.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.75

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