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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.74, 9,056.82 and 3,119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.74, 9,056.82 and 3,119.45 is: 4,675.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.74 : 9,056.82 = 3,119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.74/9,056.82 = 3,119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.74x = 9,056.82 × 3,119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.74x = 28,252,297.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,252,297.15/6,042.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.41

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