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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.16, 9,071.52 and 3,122.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.16, 9,071.52 and 3,122.64 is: 4,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.16 : 9,071.52 = 3,122.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.16/9,071.52 = 3,122.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.16x = 9,071.52 × 3,122.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.16x = 28,327,091.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,327,091.21/6,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.14

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