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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.69, 9,072.09 and 2,542.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.69, 9,072.09 and 2,542.94 is: 3,812.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.69 : 9,072.09 = 2,542.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.69/9,072.09 = 2,542.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.69x = 9,072.09 × 2,542.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.69x = 23,069,780.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,069,780.54/6,050.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.75

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