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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.67, 9,046.08 and 3,068.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.67, 9,046.08 and 3,068.15 is: 4,601.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.67 : 9,046.08 = 3,068.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.67/9,046.08 = 3,068.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.67x = 9,046.08 × 3,068.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.67x = 27,754,685.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,754,685.12/6,031.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,601.50

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