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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,022.59, 9,034.82 and 3,559.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,022.59, 9,034.82 and 3,559.18 is: 5,339.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,022.59 : 9,034.82 = 3,559.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,022.59/9,034.82 = 3,559.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,022.59x = 9,034.82 × 3,559.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,022.59x = 32,156,550.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,156,550.65/6,022.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,339.32

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