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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.62, 9,047.85 and 3,436.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.62, 9,047.85 and 3,436.66 is: 5,146.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.62 : 9,047.85 = 3,436.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.62/9,047.85 = 3,436.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.62x = 9,047.85 × 3,436.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.62x = 31,094,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,094,384.18/6,041.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,146.70

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