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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.93, 9,046.71 and 3,112.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.93, 9,046.71 and 3,112.45 is: 4,665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.93 : 9,046.71 = 3,112.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.93/9,046.71 = 3,112.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.93x = 9,046.71 × 3,112.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.93x = 28,157,432.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,157,432.54/6,034.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.74

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