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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.94, 9,049.96 and 2,520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.94, 9,049.96 and 2,520.68 is: 3,782.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.94 : 9,049.96 = 2,520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.94/9,049.96 = 2,520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.94x = 9,049.96 × 2,520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.94x = 22,812,011.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812,011.07/6,030.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.50

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