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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.36, 9,038.22 and 2,560.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.36, 9,038.22 and 2,560.32 is: 3,837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.36 : 9,038.22 = 2,560.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.36/9,038.22 = 2,560.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.36x = 9,038.22 × 2,560.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.36x = 23,140,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,140,735.43/6,030.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,837.37

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