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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.16, 9,036.81 and 3,103.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.16, 9,036.81 and 3,103.98 is: 4,652.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.16 : 9,036.81 = 3,103.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.16/9,036.81 = 3,103.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.16x = 9,036.81 × 3,103.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.16x = 28,050,077.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,050,077.50/6,029.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.40

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