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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,043.72, 9,070.50 and 3,122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,043.72, 9,070.50 and 3,122.92 is: 4,686.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,043.72 : 9,070.50 = 3,122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,043.72/9,070.50 = 3,122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,043.72x = 9,070.50 × 3,122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,043.72x = 28,326,445.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,326,445.86/6,043.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.92

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