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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,020.06, 6,030.09 and 2,072.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,020.06, 6,030.09 and 2,072.82 is: 3,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,020.06 : 6,030.09 = 2,072.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,020.06/6,030.09 = 2,072.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,020.06x = 6,030.09 × 2,072.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,020.06x = 12,499,291.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,499,291.15/4,020.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,109.23

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