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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.05, 9,046.52 and 2,518.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.05, 9,046.52 and 2,518.11 is: 3,777.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.05 : 9,046.52 = 2,518.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.05/9,046.52 = 2,518.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.05x = 9,046.52 × 2,518.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.05x = 22,780,132.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,780,132.48/6,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,777.77

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