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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.68, 9,041.13 and 2,515.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.68, 9,041.13 and 2,515.90 is: 3,772.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.68 : 9,041.13 = 2,515.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.68/9,041.13 = 2,515.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.68x = 9,041.13 × 2,515.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.68x = 22,746,578.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,746,578.97/6,029.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.44

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