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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,058.31, 9,070.94 and 3,130.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,058.31, 9,070.94 and 3,130.46 is: 4,687.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,058.31 : 9,070.94 = 3,130.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,058.31/9,070.94 = 3,130.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,058.31x = 9,070.94 × 3,130.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,058.31x = 28,396,214.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,396,214.83/6,058.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.15

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