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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.40, 9,075.54 and 2,537.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.40, 9,075.54 and 2,537.48 is: 3,806.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.40 : 9,075.54 = 2,537.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.40/9,075.54 = 2,537.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.40x = 9,075.54 × 2,537.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.40x = 23,029,001.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029,001.24/6,049.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.82

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