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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,057.31, 9,069.44 and 3,129.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,057.31, 9,069.44 and 3,129.46 is: 4,685.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,057.31 : 9,069.44 = 3,129.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,057.31/9,069.44 = 3,129.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,057.31x = 9,069.44 × 3,129.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,057.31x = 28,382,463.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382,463.29/6,057.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,685.66

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