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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.04, 9,044.72 and 3,565.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.04, 9,044.72 and 3,565.18 is: 5,346.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.04 : 9,044.72 = 3,565.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.04/9,044.72 = 3,565.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.04x = 9,044.72 × 3,565.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.04x = 32,246,054.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,246,054.85/6,031.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,346.68

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