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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.07, 9,099.68 and 5,672.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.07, 9,099.68 and 5,672.03 is: 8,543.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.07 : 9,099.68 = 5,672.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.07/9,099.68 = 5,672.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.07x = 9,099.68 × 5,672.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.07x = 51,613,584.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,613,584.09/6,041.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,543.78

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