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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.95, 9,045.88 and 2,698.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.95, 9,045.88 and 2,698.08 is: 4,046.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.95 : 9,045.88 = 2,698.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.95/9,045.88 = 2,698.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.95x = 9,045.88 × 2,698.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.95x = 24,406,507.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406,507.91/6,031.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,046.21

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