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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,046.62, 9,061.77 and 4,581.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,046.62, 9,061.77 and 4,581.18 is: 6,865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,046.62 : 9,061.77 = 4,581.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,046.62/9,061.77 = 4,581.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,046.62x = 9,061.77 × 4,581.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,046.62x = 41,513,599.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,513,599.49/6,046.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,865.59

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