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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,060.72, 9,093.24 and 3,141

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,060.72, 9,093.24 and 3,141 is: 4,712.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,060.72 : 9,093.24 = 3,141 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,060.72/9,093.24 = 3,141/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,060.72x = 9,093.24 × 3,141
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,060.72x = 28,561,866.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,561,866.84/6,060.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,712.62

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