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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.35, 9,051.80 and 3,118.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.35, 9,051.80 and 3,118.35 is: 4,677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.35 : 9,051.80 = 3,118.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.35/9,051.80 = 3,118.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.35x = 9,051.80 × 3,118.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.35x = 28,226,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,226,680.53/6,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.67

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