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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,055.03, 9,076.98 and 3,127.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,055.03, 9,076.98 and 3,127.19 is: 4,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,055.03 : 9,076.98 = 3,127.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,055.03/9,076.98 = 3,127.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,055.03x = 9,076.98 × 3,127.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,055.03x = 28,385,441.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,385,441.09/6,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.91

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