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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,042.49, 9,063.38 and 3,592.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,042.49, 9,063.38 and 3,592.90 is: 5,389.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,042.49 : 9,063.38 = 3,592.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,042.49/9,063.38 = 3,592.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,042.49x = 9,063.38 × 3,592.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,042.49x = 32,563,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563,777.38/6,042.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,389.13

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