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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.35, 9,050.30 and 3,117.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.35, 9,050.30 and 3,117.35 is: 4,676.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.35 : 9,050.30 = 3,117.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.35/9,050.30 = 3,117.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.35x = 9,050.30 × 3,117.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.35x = 28,212,952.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212,952.71/6,033.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.17

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