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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.79, 9,045.50 and 2,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.79, 9,045.50 and 2,332.02 is: 3,497.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.79 : 9,045.50 = 2,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.79/9,045.50 = 2,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.79x = 9,045.50 × 2,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.79x = 21,094,297.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,094,297.86/6,030.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.77

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