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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.03, 9,061.44 and 3,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.03, 9,061.44 and 3,117.33 is: 4,677.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.03 : 9,061.44 = 3,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.03/9,061.44 = 3,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.03x = 9,061.44 × 3,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.03x = 28,247,483.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,247,483.17/6,039.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.49

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