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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.27, 9,075.78 and 2,540.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.27, 9,075.78 and 2,540.33 is: 3,810.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.27 : 9,075.78 = 2,540.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.27/9,075.78 = 2,540.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.27x = 9,075.78 × 2,540.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.27x = 23,055,430.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055,430.83/6,051.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,810.02

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