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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,034.78, 9,050.35 and 3,568.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,034.78, 9,050.35 and 3,568.94 is: 5,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,034.78 : 9,050.35 = 3,568.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,034.78/9,050.35 = 3,568.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,034.78x = 9,050.35 × 3,568.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,034.78x = 32,300,156.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,300,156.13/6,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,352.33

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