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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.08, 9,071.96 and 3,122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.08, 9,071.96 and 3,122.88 is: 4,685.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.08 : 9,071.96 = 3,122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.08/9,071.96 = 3,122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.08x = 9,071.96 × 3,122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.08x = 28,330,642.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,330,642.44/6,046.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.79

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