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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,052.67, 9,082.50 and 2,542.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,052.67, 9,082.50 and 2,542.37 is: 3,815.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,052.67 : 9,082.50 = 2,542.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,052.67/9,082.50 = 2,542.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,052.67x = 9,082.50 × 2,542.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,052.67x = 23,091,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,091,030.11/6,052.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,815.02

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