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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.18, 9,049.68 and 3,109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.18, 9,049.68 and 3,109.80 is: 4,664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.18 : 9,049.68 = 3,109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.18/9,049.68 = 3,109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.18x = 9,049.68 × 3,109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.18x = 28,142,694.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142,694.86/6,033.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,664.65

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