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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.53, 9,035.10 and 4,152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.53, 9,035.10 and 4,152.87 is: 6,220.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.53 : 9,035.10 = 4,152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.53/9,035.10 = 4,152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.53x = 9,035.10 × 4,152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.53x = 37,521,595.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,521,595.74/6,031.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,220.91

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