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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.93, 9,072.99 and 2,301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.93, 9,072.99 and 2,301.03 is: 3,453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.93 : 9,072.99 = 2,301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.93/9,072.99 = 2,301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.93x = 9,072.99 × 2,301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.93x = 20,877,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,877,222.18/6,045.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,453.10

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