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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.80, 9,045.96 and 2,135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.80, 9,045.96 and 2,135.04 is: 3,202.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.80 : 9,045.96 = 2,135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.80/9,045.96 = 2,135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.80x = 9,045.96 × 2,135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.80x = 19,313,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,313,486.44/6,030.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,202.48

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