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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.14, 9,077.21 and 2,538.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.14, 9,077.21 and 2,538.83 is: 3,809.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.14 : 9,077.21 = 2,538.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.14/9,077.21 = 2,538.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.14x = 9,077.21 × 2,538.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.14x = 23,045,515.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,045,515.76/6,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.72

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