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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.80, 9,055.56 and 3,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.80, 9,055.56 and 3,112.94 is: 4,671.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.80 : 9,055.56 = 3,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.80/9,055.56 = 3,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.80x = 9,055.56 × 3,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.80x = 28,189,414.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,189,414.95/6,033.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.92

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