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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.76, 9,082.60 and 3,130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.76, 9,082.60 and 3,130.96 is: 4,699.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.76 : 9,082.60 = 3,130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.76/9,082.60 = 3,130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.76x = 9,082.60 × 3,130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.76x = 28,437,257.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,437,257.30/6,051.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.01

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