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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,083.84, 9,122.72 and 3,161.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,083.84, 9,122.72 and 3,161.28 is: 4,740.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,083.84 : 9,122.72 = 3,161.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,083.84/9,122.72 = 3,161.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,083.84x = 9,122.72 × 3,161.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,083.84x = 28,839,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,839,472.28/6,083.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.34

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