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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,039.64, 9,061.62 and 3,672.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,039.64, 9,061.62 and 3,672.54 is: 5,510.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,039.64 : 9,061.62 = 3,672.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,039.64/9,061.62 = 3,672.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,039.64x = 9,061.62 × 3,672.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,039.64x = 33,279,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,279,175.72/6,039.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,510.12

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