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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.70, 8,116.87 and 6,031.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.70, 8,116.87 and 6,031.70 is: 8,116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.70 : 8,116.87 = 6,031.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.70/8,116.87 = 6,031.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.70x = 8,116.87 × 6,031.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.70x = 48,958,524.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,958,524.78/6,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,116.87

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