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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,041.89, 9,062.71 and 3,439.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,041.89, 9,062.71 and 3,439.25 is: 5,158.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,041.89 : 9,062.71 = 3,439.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,041.89/9,062.71 = 3,439.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,041.89x = 9,062.71 × 3,439.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,041.89x = 31,168,925.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,168,925.37/6,041.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.80

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