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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.99, 9,037.70 and 3,106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.99, 9,037.70 and 3,106.70 is: 4,656.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.99 : 9,037.70 = 3,106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.99/9,037.70 = 3,106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.99x = 9,037.70 × 3,106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.99x = 28,077,407.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,077,407.06/6,029.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,656.29

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