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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.63, 9,060.49 and 2,036.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.63, 9,060.49 and 2,036.63 is: 3,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.63 : 9,060.49 = 2,036.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.63/9,060.49 = 2,036.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.63x = 9,060.49 × 2,036.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.63x = 18,452,865.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,452,865.75/6,039.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.30

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