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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,036.20, 9,049.80 and 3,116.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,036.20, 9,049.80 and 3,116.60 is: 4,672.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,036.20 : 9,049.80 = 3,116.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,036.20/9,049.80 = 3,116.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,036.20x = 9,049.80 × 3,116.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,036.20x = 28,204,606.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,204,606.68/6,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.58

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