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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,056.64, 9,078.12 and 3,086.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,056.64, 9,078.12 and 3,086.74 is: 4,626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,056.64 : 9,078.12 = 3,086.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,056.64/9,078.12 = 3,086.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,056.64x = 9,078.12 × 3,086.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,056.64x = 28,021,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,796.13/6,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,626.62

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