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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.83, 9,045.84 and 2,518.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.83, 9,045.84 and 2,518.09 is: 3,777.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.83 : 9,045.84 = 2,518.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.83/9,045.84 = 2,518.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.83x = 9,045.84 × 2,518.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.83x = 22,778,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778,239.25/6,029.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.59

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