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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.55, 9,062.33 and 5,604.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.55, 9,062.33 and 5,604.15 is: 8,406.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.55 : 9,062.33 = 5,604.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.55/9,062.33 = 5,604.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.55x = 9,062.33 × 5,604.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.55x = 50,786,628.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,786,628.65/6,041.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,406.23

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