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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,131.08, 9,184.56 and 4,044.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,131.08, 9,184.56 and 4,044.71 is: 6,059.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,131.08 : 9,184.56 = 4,044.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,131.08/9,184.56 = 4,044.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,131.08x = 9,184.56 × 4,044.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,131.08x = 37,148,881.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,148,881.68/6,131.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,059.11

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