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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.40, 9,077.04 and 2,538.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.40, 9,077.04 and 2,538.48 is: 3,808.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.40 : 9,077.04 = 2,538.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.40/9,077.04 = 2,538.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.40x = 9,077.04 × 2,538.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.40x = 23,041,884.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,041,884.50/6,050.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,808.32

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