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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.75, 9,039.92 and 2,522.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.75, 9,039.92 and 2,522.81 is: 3,781.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.75 : 9,039.92 = 2,522.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.75/9,039.92 = 2,522.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.75x = 9,039.92 × 2,522.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.75x = 22,805,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,805,955.38/6,030.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,781.61

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