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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.06, 9,071.98 and 3,122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.06, 9,071.98 and 3,122.86 is: 4,685.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.06 : 9,071.98 = 3,122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.06/9,071.98 = 3,122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.06x = 9,071.98 × 3,122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.06x = 28,330,523.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330,523.46/6,046.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.78

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