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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,112.16, 9,163.68 and 3,036.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,112.16, 9,163.68 and 3,036.32 is: 4,552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,112.16 : 9,163.68 = 3,036.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,112.16/9,163.68 = 3,036.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,112.16x = 9,163.68 × 3,036.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,112.16x = 27,823,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,823,864.86/6,112.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,552.21

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