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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.09, 9,046.64 and 3,110.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.09, 9,046.64 and 3,110.23 is: 4,665.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.09 : 9,046.64 = 3,110.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.09/9,046.64 = 3,110.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.09x = 9,046.64 × 3,110.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.09x = 28,137,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,137,131.13/6,031.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.35

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