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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.88, 9,049.72 and 3,109.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.88, 9,049.72 and 3,109.02 is: 4,666.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.88 : 9,049.72 = 3,109.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.88/9,049.72 = 3,109.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.88x = 9,049.72 × 3,109.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.88x = 28,135,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,135,760.47/6,029.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.06

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