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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.06, 9,076.05 and 3,127.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.06, 9,076.05 and 3,127.41 is: 4,693.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.06 : 9,076.05 = 3,127.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.06/9,076.05 = 3,127.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.06x = 9,076.05 × 3,127.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.06x = 28,384,529.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,384,529.53/6,047.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.94

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