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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,050.96, 9,076.26 and 3,127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,050.96, 9,076.26 and 3,127.58 is: 4,691.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,050.96 : 9,076.26 = 3,127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,050.96/9,076.26 = 3,127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,050.96x = 9,076.26 × 3,127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,050.96x = 28,386,729.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,386,729.25/6,050.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,691.28

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