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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,106.62, 9,147.93 and 3,181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,106.62, 9,147.93 and 3,181.02 is: 4,765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,106.62 : 9,147.93 = 3,181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,106.62/9,147.93 = 3,181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,106.62x = 9,147.93 × 3,181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,106.62x = 29,099,748.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,099,748.29/6,106.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.28

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