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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.16, 9,078.84 and 2,547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.16, 9,078.84 and 2,547.44 is: 3,819.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.16 : 9,078.84 = 2,547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.16/9,078.84 = 2,547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.16x = 9,078.84 × 2,547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.16x = 23,127,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,127,800.17/6,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.52

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