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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.22, 9,047.44 and 2,082

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.22, 9,047.44 and 2,082 is: 3,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.22 : 9,047.44 = 2,082 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.22/9,047.44 = 2,082/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.22x = 9,047.44 × 2,082
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.22x = 18,836,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,836,770.08/6,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.21

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