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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.30, 9,048.80 and 2,911.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.30, 9,048.80 and 2,911.42 is: 4,368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.30 : 9,048.80 = 2,911.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.30/9,048.80 = 2,911.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.30x = 9,048.80 × 2,911.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.30x = 26,344,797.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,344,797.49/6,031.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,368.01

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