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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.70, 9,047.55 and 4,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.70, 9,047.55 and 4,879.70 is: 7,319.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.70 : 9,047.55 = 4,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.70/9,047.55 = 4,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.70x = 9,047.55 × 4,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.70x = 44,149,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,149,329.74/6,031.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,319.55

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