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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.69, 9,070.59 and 2,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.69, 9,070.59 and 2,541.94 is: 3,811.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.69 : 9,070.59 = 2,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.69/9,070.59 = 2,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.69x = 9,070.59 × 2,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.69x = 23,056,895.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,056,895.54/6,049.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.25

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