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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.40, 9,042.84 and 3,108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.40, 9,042.84 and 3,108.11 is: 4,659.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.40 : 9,042.84 = 3,108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.40/9,042.84 = 3,108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.40x = 9,042.84 × 3,108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.40x = 28,106,096.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,106,096.22/6,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.97

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