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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.70, 9,070.04 and 2,540.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.70, 9,070.04 and 2,540.73 is: 3,809.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.70 : 9,070.04 = 2,540.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.70/9,070.04 = 2,540.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.70x = 9,070.04 × 2,540.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.70x = 23,044,529.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044,529.08/6,049.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.21

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