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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.76, 9,078.48 and 2,541.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.76, 9,078.48 and 2,541.20 is: 3,812.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.76 : 9,078.48 = 2,541.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.76/9,078.48 = 2,541.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.76x = 9,078.48 × 2,541.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.76x = 23,070,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,070,233.38/6,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.15

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