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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.30, 9,063.54 and 3,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.30, 9,063.54 and 3,717.20 is: 5,575.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.30 : 9,063.54 = 3,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.30/9,063.54 = 3,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.30x = 9,063.54 × 3,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.30x = 33,690,945.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,690,945.57/6,042.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,575.85

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