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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.29, 9,043.97 and 2,520.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.29, 9,043.97 and 2,520.24 is: 3,779.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.29 : 9,043.97 = 2,520.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.29/9,043.97 = 2,520.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.29x = 9,043.97 × 2,520.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.29x = 22,792,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792,962.35/6,031.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,779.12

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