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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.16, 9,075.24 and 2,540.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.16, 9,075.24 and 2,540.70 is: 3,811.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.16 : 9,075.24 = 2,540.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.16/9,075.24 = 2,540.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.16x = 9,075.24 × 2,540.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.16x = 23,057,462.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,057,462.27/6,050.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.05

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