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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.06, 9,077.08 and 2,538.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.06, 9,077.08 and 2,538.75 is: 3,809.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.06 : 9,077.08 = 2,538.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.06/9,077.08 = 2,538.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.06x = 9,077.08 × 2,538.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.06x = 23,044,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,436.85/6,049.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.59

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