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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.50, 9,031.98 and 2,510.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.50, 9,031.98 and 2,510.06 is: 3,764.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.50 : 9,031.98 = 2,510.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.50/9,031.98 = 2,510.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.50x = 9,031.98 × 2,510.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.50x = 22,670,811.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670,811.72/6,021.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.98

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