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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.34, 9,062.04 and 3,120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.34, 9,062.04 and 3,120.48 is: 4,680.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.34 : 9,062.04 = 3,120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.34/9,062.04 = 3,120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.34x = 9,062.04 × 3,120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.34x = 28,277,914.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,277,914.58/6,041.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.74

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