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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.96, 9,061.80 and 4,281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.96, 9,061.80 and 4,281.31 is: 6,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.96 : 9,061.80 = 4,281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.96/9,061.80 = 4,281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.96x = 9,061.80 × 4,281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.96x = 38,796,374.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,796,374.96/6,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,431.80

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