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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.35, 9,047.30 and 3,115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.35, 9,047.30 and 3,115.35 is: 4,673.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.35 : 9,047.30 = 3,115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.35/9,047.30 = 3,115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.35x = 9,047.30 × 3,115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.35x = 28,185,490.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185,490.48/6,031.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.16

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