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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.12, 9,036.38 and 3,105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.12, 9,036.38 and 3,105.83 is: 4,654.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.12 : 9,036.38 = 3,105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.12/9,036.38 = 3,105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.12x = 9,036.38 × 3,105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.12x = 28,065,399.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,065,399.38/6,029.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,654.98

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