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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,032.80, 9,047.28 and 3,110.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,032.80, 9,047.28 and 3,110.72 is: 4,665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,032.80 : 9,047.28 = 3,110.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,032.80/9,047.28 = 3,110.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,032.80x = 9,047.28 × 3,110.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,032.80x = 28,143,554.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,143,554.84/6,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.09

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