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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,021.59, 9,033.32 and 3,558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,021.59, 9,033.32 and 3,558.18 is: 5,337.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,021.59 : 9,033.32 = 3,558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,021.59/9,033.32 = 3,558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,021.59x = 9,033.32 × 3,558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,021.59x = 32,142,160.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,142,160.77/6,021.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,337.82

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