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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.14, 9,052.88 and 3,071.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.14, 9,052.88 and 3,071.44 is: 4,606.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.14 : 9,052.88 = 3,071.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.14/9,052.88 = 3,071.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.14x = 9,052.88 × 3,071.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.14x = 27,805,340.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,805,340.06/6,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.48

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