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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.31, 9,087.69 and 2,545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.31, 9,087.69 and 2,545.50 is: 3,818.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.31 : 9,087.69 = 2,545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.31/9,087.69 = 2,545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.31x = 9,087.69 × 2,545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.31x = 23,132,714.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132,714.90/6,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,818.97

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