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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,031.69, 9,046.58 and 3,690.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,031.69, 9,046.58 and 3,690.88 is: 5,535.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,031.69 : 9,046.58 = 3,690.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,031.69/9,046.58 = 3,690.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,031.69x = 9,046.58 × 3,690.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,031.69x = 33,389,841.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,389,841.19/6,031.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,535.74

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