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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.41, 9,071.72 and 2,542.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.41, 9,071.72 and 2,542.69 is: 3,812.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.41 : 9,071.72 = 2,542.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.41/9,071.72 = 2,542.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.41x = 9,071.72 × 2,542.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.41x = 23,066,559.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066,559.01/6,050.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.40

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