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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,044.84, 9,059.10 and 3,117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,044.84, 9,059.10 and 3,117 is: 4,671.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,044.84 : 9,059.10 = 3,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,044.84/9,059.10 = 3,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,044.84x = 9,059.10 × 3,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,044.84x = 28,237,214.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237,214.70/6,044.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.29

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