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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060, 9,083.52 and 2,549.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060, 9,083.52 and 2,549.16 is: 3,821.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060 : 9,083.52 = 2,549.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060/9,083.52 = 2,549.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060x = 9,083.52 × 2,549.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060x = 23,155,345.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,155,345.84/6,060
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.01

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