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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.60, 9,087.30 and 3,144.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.60, 9,087.30 and 3,144.60 is: 4,715.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.60 : 9,087.30 = 3,144.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.60/9,087.30 = 3,144.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.60x = 9,087.30 × 3,144.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.60x = 28,575,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,575,923.58/6,060.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,715.03

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