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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.04, 9,042.72 and 2,080.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.04, 9,042.72 and 2,080.58 is: 3,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.04 : 9,042.72 = 2,080.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.04/9,042.72 = 2,080.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.04x = 9,042.72 × 2,080.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.04x = 18,814,102.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,814,102.38/6,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,120.06

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