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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.69, 9,073.59 and 2,543.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.69, 9,073.59 and 2,543.94 is: 3,814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.69 : 9,073.59 = 2,543.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.69/9,073.59 = 2,543.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.69x = 9,073.59 × 2,543.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.69x = 23,082,668.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082,668.54/6,051.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.25

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