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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.16, 9,063.78 and 3,566.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.16, 9,063.78 and 3,566.36 is: 5,359.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.16 : 9,063.78 = 3,566.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.16/9,063.78 = 3,566.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.16x = 9,063.78 × 3,566.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.16x = 32,324,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,324,702.44/6,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,359.62

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