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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.22, 9,049.47 and 3,071.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.22, 9,049.47 and 3,071.81 is: 4,606.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.22 : 9,049.47 = 3,071.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.22/9,049.47 = 3,071.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.22x = 9,049.47 × 3,071.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.22x = 27,798,252.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,798,252.44/6,035.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.00

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