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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.27, 9,050.99 and 3,112.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.27, 9,050.99 and 3,112.63 is: 4,670.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.27 : 9,050.99 = 3,112.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.27/9,050.99 = 3,112.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.27x = 9,050.99 × 3,112.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.27x = 28,172,362.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,172,362.32/6,032.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.27

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