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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.07, 9,049.26 and 3,071.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.07, 9,049.26 and 3,071.67 is: 4,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.07 : 9,049.26 = 3,071.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.07/9,049.26 = 3,071.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.07x = 9,049.26 × 3,071.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.07x = 27,796,340.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,796,340.46/6,035.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.80

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