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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.30, 9,063.45 and 3,116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.30, 9,063.45 and 3,116.10 is: 4,676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.30 : 9,063.45 = 3,116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.30/9,063.45 = 3,116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.30x = 9,063.45 × 3,116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.30x = 28,242,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,242,616.55/6,039.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.47

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