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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.27, 9,046.83 and 2,518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.27, 9,046.83 and 2,518.32 is: 3,778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.27 : 9,046.83 = 2,518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.27/9,046.83 = 2,518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.27x = 9,046.83 × 2,518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.27x = 22,782,812.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,782,812.93/6,030.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.08

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