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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.80, 9,042.03 and 3,109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.80, 9,042.03 and 3,109.32 is: 4,661.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.80 : 9,042.03 = 3,109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.80/9,042.03 = 3,109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.80x = 9,042.03 × 3,109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.80x = 28,114,564.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,114,564.72/6,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,661.06

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