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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,048.56, 9,071.42 and 3,125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,048.56, 9,071.42 and 3,125.27 is: 4,687.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,048.56 : 9,071.42 = 3,125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,048.56/9,071.42 = 3,125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,048.56x = 9,071.42 × 3,125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,048.56x = 28,350,575.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,350,575.80/6,048.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.17

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