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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.16, 9,052.28 and 3,071.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.16, 9,052.28 and 3,071.66 is: 4,610.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.16 : 9,052.28 = 3,071.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.16/9,052.28 = 3,071.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.16x = 9,052.28 × 3,071.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.16x = 27,805,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805,526.38/6,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.31

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