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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.62, 9,052.86 and 3,568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.62, 9,052.86 and 3,568.68 is: 5,356.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.62 : 9,052.86 = 3,568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.62/9,052.86 = 3,568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.62x = 9,052.86 × 3,568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.62x = 32,306,760.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306,760.42/6,031.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,356.23

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