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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,040.62, 9,046.35 and 3,435.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,040.62, 9,046.35 and 3,435.66 is: 5,145.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,040.62 : 9,046.35 = 3,435.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,040.62/9,046.35 = 3,435.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,040.62x = 9,046.35 × 3,435.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,040.62x = 31,080,182.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,080,182.84/6,040.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,145.20

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