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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.40, 8,452.60 and 6,031.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.40, 8,452.60 and 6,031.40 is: 8,452.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.40 : 8,452.60 = 6,031.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.40/8,452.60 = 6,031.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.40x = 8,452.60 × 6,031.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.40x = 50,981,011.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,981,011.64/6,031.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,452.60

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