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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.05, 9,043.61 and 2,520

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.05, 9,043.61 and 2,520 is: 3,778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.05 : 9,043.61 = 2,520 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.05/9,043.61 = 2,520/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.05x = 9,043.61 × 2,520
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.05x = 22,789,884.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,789,884.60/6,031.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,778.76

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