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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.27, 9,072.78 and 2,538.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.27, 9,072.78 and 2,538.33 is: 3,807.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.27 : 9,072.78 = 2,538.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.27/9,072.78 = 2,538.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.27x = 9,072.78 × 2,538.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.27x = 23,029,709.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,709.66/6,049.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.02

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