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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,029.54, 9,023.34 and 3,688.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,029.54, 9,023.34 and 3,688.52 is: 5,519.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,029.54 : 9,023.34 = 3,688.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,029.54/9,023.34 = 3,688.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,029.54x = 9,023.34 × 3,688.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,029.54x = 33,282,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,282,770.06/6,029.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,519.95

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