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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.98, 9,039.18 and 2,560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.98, 9,039.18 and 2,560.94 is: 3,838.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.98 : 9,039.18 = 2,560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.98/9,039.18 = 2,560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.98x = 9,039.18 × 2,560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.98x = 23,148,797.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,148,797.63/6,030.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,838.31

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