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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.87, 9,051.36 and 3,072.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.87, 9,051.36 and 3,072.07 is: 4,607.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.87 : 9,051.36 = 3,072.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.87/9,051.36 = 3,072.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.87x = 9,051.36 × 3,072.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.87x = 27,806,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,806,411.52/6,034.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.62

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