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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,012.78, 9,017.34 and 3,090.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,012.78, 9,017.34 and 3,090.72 is: 4,635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,012.78 : 9,017.34 = 3,090.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,012.78/9,017.34 = 3,090.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,012.78x = 9,017.34 × 3,090.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,012.78x = 27,870,073.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,870,073.08/6,012.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,635.14

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