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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.70, 8,301.09 and 4,975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.70, 8,301.09 and 4,975.70 is: 6,847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.70 : 8,301.09 = 4,975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.70/8,301.09 = 4,975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.70x = 8,301.09 × 4,975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.70x = 41,303,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,303,733.51/6,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,847.78

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