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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.52, 9,061.02 and 3,119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.52, 9,061.02 and 3,119.52 is: 4,678.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.52 : 9,061.02 = 3,119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.52/9,061.02 = 3,119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.52x = 9,061.02 × 3,119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.52x = 28,266,033.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,266,033.11/6,041.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.63

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