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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.26, 9,045.70 and 2,081.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.26, 9,045.70 and 2,081.50 is: 3,122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.26 : 9,045.70 = 2,081.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.26/9,045.70 = 2,081.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.26x = 9,045.70 × 2,081.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.26x = 18,828,624.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,828,624.55/6,030.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.36

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