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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.83, 9,048.84 and 2,520.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.83, 9,048.84 and 2,520.09 is: 3,780.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.83 : 9,048.84 = 2,520.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.83/9,048.84 = 2,520.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.83x = 9,048.84 × 2,520.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.83x = 22,803,891.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,803,891.20/6,031.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.59

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