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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030, 9,049.86 and 3,109.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030, 9,049.86 and 3,109.14 is: 4,666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030 : 9,049.86 = 3,109.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030/9,049.86 = 3,109.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030x = 9,049.86 × 3,109.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030x = 28,137,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137,281.72/6,030
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,666.22

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