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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,035.80, 9,042.90 and 3,724.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,035.80, 9,042.90 and 3,724.60 is: 5,580.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,035.80 : 9,042.90 = 3,724.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,035.80/9,042.90 = 3,724.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,035.80x = 9,042.90 × 3,724.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,035.80x = 33,681,185.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,681,185.34/6,035.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,580.24

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