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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,047.10, 9,070.92 and 3,131.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,047.10, 9,070.92 and 3,131.10 is: 4,696.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,047.10 : 9,070.92 = 3,131.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,047.10/9,070.92 = 3,131.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,047.10x = 9,070.92 × 3,131.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,047.10x = 28,401,957.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401,957.61/6,047.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.79

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