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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.87, 9,035.35 and 4,473.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.87, 9,035.35 and 4,473.63 is: 6,701.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.87 : 9,035.35 = 4,473.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.87/9,035.35 = 4,473.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.87x = 9,035.35 × 4,473.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.87x = 40,420,801.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420,801.64/6,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,701.21

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