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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.50, 9,045.28 and 2,079.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.50, 9,045.28 and 2,079.69 is: 3,119.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.50 : 9,045.28 = 2,079.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.50/9,045.28 = 2,079.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.50x = 9,045.28 × 2,079.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.50x = 18,811,335.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,811,335.34/6,029.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,119.88

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