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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.56, 9,044.37 and 2,868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.56, 9,044.37 and 2,868.12 is: 4,300.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.56 : 9,044.37 = 2,868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.56/9,044.37 = 2,868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.56x = 9,044.37 × 2,868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.56x = 25,940,338.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940,338.48/6,031.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,300.77

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