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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,009.74, 9,020.26 and 3,050.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,009.74, 9,020.26 and 3,050.30 is: 4,578.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,009.74 : 9,020.26 = 3,050.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,009.74/9,020.26 = 3,050.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,009.74x = 9,020.26 × 3,050.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,009.74x = 27,514,499.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,514,499.08/6,009.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,578.32

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