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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,049.34, 9,071.26 and 3,129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,049.34, 9,071.26 and 3,129.69 is: 4,693.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,049.34 : 9,071.26 = 3,129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,049.34/9,071.26 = 3,129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,049.34x = 9,071.26 × 3,129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,049.34x = 28,390,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,390,231.71/6,049.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.11

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