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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.30, 9,046.89 and 2,518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.30, 9,046.89 and 2,518.35 is: 3,778.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.30 : 9,046.89 = 2,518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.30/9,046.89 = 2,518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.30x = 9,046.89 × 2,518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.30x = 22,783,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,783,235.43/6,030.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.13

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