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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.73, 9,045.38 and 2,081.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.73, 9,045.38 and 2,081.99 is: 3,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.73 : 9,045.38 = 2,081.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.73/9,045.38 = 2,081.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.73x = 9,045.38 × 2,081.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.73x = 18,832,342.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832,342.88/6,031.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,122.21

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