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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,045.74, 9,061.31 and 3,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,045.74, 9,061.31 and 3,122.46 is: 4,679.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,045.74 : 9,061.31 = 3,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,045.74/9,061.31 = 3,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,045.74x = 9,061.31 × 3,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,045.74x = 28,293,578.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,293,578.02/6,045.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.92

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