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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.26, 9,063.02 and 3,592.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.26, 9,063.02 and 3,592.67 is: 5,388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.26 : 9,063.02 = 3,592.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.26/9,063.02 = 3,592.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.26x = 9,063.02 × 3,592.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.26x = 32,560,420.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,420.72/6,042.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,388.78

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