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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.17, 9,046.71 and 3,030.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.17, 9,046.71 and 3,030.69 is: 4,543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.17 : 9,046.71 = 3,030.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.17/9,046.71 = 3,030.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.17x = 9,046.71 × 3,030.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.17x = 27,417,773.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,417,773.53/6,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,543.75

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