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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.40, 9,073.86 and 3,125.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.40, 9,073.86 and 3,125.80 is: 4,691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.40 : 9,073.86 = 3,125.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.40/9,073.86 = 3,125.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.40x = 9,073.86 × 3,125.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.40x = 28,363,071.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,363,071.59/6,045.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.68

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