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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.24, 9,062.06 and 3,122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.24, 9,062.06 and 3,122.96 is: 4,680.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.24 : 9,062.06 = 3,122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.24/9,062.06 = 3,122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.24x = 9,062.06 × 3,122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.24x = 28,300,450.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,300,450.90/6,046.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.67

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