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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.62, 9,057.93 and 3,408.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.62, 9,057.93 and 3,408.28 is: 5,111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.62 : 9,057.93 = 3,408.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.62/9,057.93 = 3,408.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.62x = 9,057.93 × 3,408.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.62x = 30,871,961.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,871,961.66/6,039.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,111.57

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