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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.96, 9,044 and 2,332.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.96, 9,044 and 2,332.50 is: 3,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.96 : 9,044 = 2,332.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.96/9,044 = 2,332.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.96x = 9,044 × 2,332.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.96x = 21,095,130
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,095,130/6,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,497.81

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