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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,030.69, 9,045.08 and 3,689.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,030.69, 9,045.08 and 3,689.88 is: 5,534.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,030.69 : 9,045.08 = 3,689.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,030.69/9,045.08 = 3,689.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,030.69x = 9,045.08 × 3,689.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,030.69x = 33,375,259.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,375,259.79/6,030.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,534.24

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