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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.70, 9,062.34 and 2,530.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.70, 9,062.34 and 2,530.88 is: 3,796.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.70 : 9,062.34 = 2,530.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.70/9,062.34 = 2,530.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.70x = 9,062.34 × 2,530.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.70x = 22,935,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,935,695.06/6,040.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,796.86

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