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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.62, 9,045.86 and 2,517.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.62, 9,045.86 and 2,517.67 is: 3,777.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.62 : 9,045.86 = 2,517.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.62/9,045.86 = 2,517.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.62x = 9,045.86 × 2,517.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.62x = 22,774,490.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,774,490.35/6,029.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.10

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