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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.72, 9,045.96 and 2,950.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.72, 9,045.96 and 2,950.56 is: 4,425.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.72 : 9,045.96 = 2,950.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.72/9,045.96 = 2,950.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.72x = 9,045.96 × 2,950.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.72x = 26,690,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,690,647.74/6,030.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.78

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