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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.95, 9,041.61 and 3,108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.95, 9,041.61 and 3,108.12 is: 4,655.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.95 : 9,041.61 = 3,108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.95/9,041.61 = 3,108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.95x = 9,041.61 × 3,108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.95x = 28,102,408.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,102,408.87/6,035.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.84

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