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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031, 9,042.62 and 2,520.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031, 9,042.62 and 2,520.07 is: 3,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031 : 9,042.62 = 2,520.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031/9,042.62 = 2,520.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031x = 9,042.62 × 2,520.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031x = 22,787,990.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,787,990.17/6,031
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.48

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