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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.79, 9,067.55 and 3,120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.79, 9,067.55 and 3,120.93 is: 4,683.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.79 : 9,067.55 = 3,120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.79/9,067.55 = 3,120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.79x = 9,067.55 × 3,120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.79x = 28,299,173.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,299,173.22/6,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,683.91

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