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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.66, 9,047.49 and 2,951.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.66, 9,047.49 and 2,951.50 is: 4,427.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.66 : 9,047.49 = 2,951.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.66/9,047.49 = 2,951.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.66x = 9,047.49 × 2,951.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.66x = 26,703,666.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,703,666.74/6,031.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,427.25

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