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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,051.99, 9,073.74 and 3,091.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,051.99, 9,073.74 and 3,091.33 is: 4,634.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,051.99 : 9,073.74 = 3,091.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,051.99/9,073.74 = 3,091.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,051.99x = 9,073.74 × 3,091.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,051.99x = 28,049,924.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,049,924.67/6,051.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,634.83

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